It all began with a single question:
What if we radically reimagined the way we see children?
We are Designathon Works, an Amsterdam-based foundation with a global mission: to empower 1 million children to design a better future for themselves and the planet.
Since 2014, we have delivered hands-on, design-based learning experiences that enable children to tackle real-world challenges through creativity, empathy, and simple technology. Our unique approach, the Designathon Method, blends Design Thinking and Maker Education (STEAM) to support children in growing into active global citizens and changemakers.
Founding partners

Emer Beamer
Founder

Ina Conkic
Co-Founder

Anne Sallaerts
Co-Founder

Managing director

Vithika Yadav
Managing Director
Core team




Farah Rehman
Strategic Advisor
Michelle Tjeenk
Willink
Learning Designer
Corinne Genestay
Facilitator/Strategic Advisor
Noa Tegeltija
Pedagogue/Facilitator




Terence Teitsma
Brand Designer
Merle Werning
Graphic Designer
Anke Teunissen
Project Manager/Facilitator
Kim van de Veerdonk
Facilitator


Luna Seguin
Facilitator
Rigmundis
Facilitator
Board members

Michele Ernsting
Chair woman

Annemarike Smiers
Treasurer
Youth council

Wail

Lya

Pia

Sofia
Network partners
Through our global network of schools, community organisations and NGOs we have reached children in 59 countries
International Network
Designathon Works is a member of a global community of the following networks:

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