How we work
Designathon Method
Our method helps children tackle complex global challenges through creativity and simple technology. Children develop ideas, build prototypes and present their solutions to an audience.
Through each Designathon, they build 21st Century Skills and a sense of agency to take action on issues that matter to them.
Customised Programs
We work closely with schools, partner organisations, corporates, NGOs, and policymakers to co-design programmes, advocate for change, and expand the number of children we reach.
Together, we innovate education and advance inclusion, advocacy, impact assessment, and context-specific approaches.
Community of Practice
Our Community of Practice is a global network of educators committed to empowering children to design a better world.
Together, we promote education as key to tackling climate change and support children as agents of change. Join today to access open resources, webinars, and opportunities to collaborate on international education projects and fundraising.
Access our method, learning tools and reports
Explore our website and download our reports to understand our impact. Browse our Library of Children’s Ideas to discover what children have created during our workshops. Or join our community platform to access learning materials and connect with our global network.
Our network
Children reached
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We empower children to design a better world
We see 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.
Become part of our movement, empower the next generation of changemakers!
Awards and reckognitions
What's coming up at Designathon Works?
Little Green Fingers
Little Green Fingers is an international project supported by the Erasmus+ grant. It helps young learners explore and connect with nature while developing the mindset of budding scientists. Through hands-on lessons, experiments, and creative activities, children nurture their curiosity, strengthen problem-solving skills, and gain a deeper appreciation for the environment. Our resources make it easy and enjoyable for teachers and parents to teach about nature—sparking a lifelong love for the natural world. More about it here!
Designathon Community
Our Community of Practice is a global network of educators and education professionals dedicated to empowering children to design a better world. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, we foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in young minds. Together, we promote the Designathon method, advocate for education as a key tool against climate change, and recognize children as powerful agents of change. Join us today!
Global Children's Designathon
Global Children’s Designathon, our flagship annual event, takes place worldwide on 18 April 2026. This year’s theme, Planetary Kindness, invites children to explore how empathy, care, and creativity can improve life for people, animals, and the planet. Participants will share ideas with peers across the globe and present their visions to experts and the public—celebrating children’s creativity as a force for positive change. Join us!
