WE EMPOWER CHILDREN EVERYWHERE TO DESIGN A BETTER WORLD
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DESIGN-A-THON
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Design-a-thon Works sees children as changemakers—engaged citizens, activists, scientists and inventors. Our methodology, lesson materials and network offer a pathway for children to further develop their capacity to take action for a world they want. Find out more about the possibilities.
Our mission to reach 1 million children worldwide is supported by a committed global network of partners
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Global Challenges, Local Solutions
Each design-a-thon topic is related to its participants’ specific context, and is also nested within a bigger global challenge linked to one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, such as water scarcity, poverty, deforestation, or citizenship. Learn more about the impact of our network.
What's coming up at Design-a-thon Works?
TEACHER TRAINING
11 August
Teacher training webinar for facilitators of Study Hall Foundation in India.
TEACHER TRAINING
19 - 26 August
Teacher training webinar series for facilitators of Youth Conservation Summer Camp in Suriname.
DESIGN FUTURES FINAL EVENT
9 September
During this event, we will present you the Design Futures methodology, celebrate the successful conclusion of a two-year international collaboration and share the experience and findings we have gathered along the way. Register here.