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Global Children's Designathon 2026:
An international challenge for a better world
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On 18 April 2026, children around the world will work in parallel to design ideas for a better world. They connect during a shared international moment, presenting their ideas and celebrating each other’s creativity.
Since 2014, annually, thousands of children across the globe have taken part. Working in their own classrooms or local hubs, while feeling part of something much bigger: a global community of young changemakers.
Using the Designathon method, creativity, and teamwork, children explore real-world challenges and turn empathy into action.
Visual recap of edition 2025
This year’s theme: Planetary Kindness
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In a world shaped by conflict, climate change, and social division, kindness has never been more important. Planetary Kindness invites children to explore:
What does kindness look like in my community?
Who or what needs care - people, animals, nature?
How can small actions create a big difference?
Children design and prototype ideas that show empathy, responsibility, and hope. For people, animals, and the planet.
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Join us in this remarkable journey!
Together, let's inspire, innovate, and design a world that thrives in harmony with all living things!
Learn more and join our international network of #ChangemakerChildren here.
STEP 2
Download the workshop materials as well as communications materials to help promote your event.
STEP 3
The Global Children's Designathon will take place on 18 April 2026. During the day, children will work on their ideas and connect with their peers from other countries.
STEP 4
Send us your best ideas and we will post them in our Library of Ideas.
What makes this workshop unique is the magical combination of empathy and creativity. When children learn to see the world through others’ eyes and are empowered to imagine solutions, they tap into a powerful force for change.
