
Empowering the Future: International Youth Day 2024 in Nairobi
20 August 2024, Nairobi. – On August 12th, 2024, Nairobi was abuzz with youthful energy and innovation as it played host to the International Youth
20 August 2024, Nairobi. – On August 12th, 2024, Nairobi was abuzz with youthful energy and innovation as it played host to the International Youth
20 August 2024, Nairobi. – On the occasion of International Youth Day 2024, commemorated in Nairobi on 12th of August, Deepshikha Ray, a passionate and
16 August 2024, Nairobi. – The Global DeclarACTION on Youth and Sustainable Urbanization is an initiative spearheaded by young people worldwide, aimed at addressing the
15 August 2024, Armenia. – In Armenia, Colombia, a group of passionate young minds is transforming their community—one pixel at a time. From July 30th
14 August 2024, Nairobi. – On August 12, 2024, the world celebrated International Youth Day (IYD), a day dedicated to shining a spotlight on the
11 July 2024, Nairobi. – The vibrant community of Bargny, Senegal, recently welcomed an inspiring mission led by UN-Habitat and the World Health Organization (WHO).
10 July 2024, Nairobi. – The recent mission of the Young Gamechangers Initiative (YGI) team by UN-Habitat was in Jatni, state of Odisha, India, centered
8 July 2024, Nairobi. – We are thrilled to announce some important updates regarding the Global Minecraft Challenge | Public Space Edition! After a rigorous
4 July 2024, Bargny. – The excitement is building as we gear up for the next Studio III – Minecraft Co-Design Workshop! Fresh from our
Eligibility Criteria
All ages up to 24;
If you are less than 18 years old, please provide the contact details of a guardian.
Submission Process
Please use this link to sign-up for the challenge;
Familiarize yourself with the health benefits of public space and Minecraft;
The challenge starts from April 1st;
Submissions will be accepted from May 15th until May 31st.
Submission Requirement
Your submission must include:
A compressed Minecraft world file (max 500mb);
A short description of how your idea is making public spaces healthier and more enjoyable for you(th) (max 400 words/all languages).
Project Criteria
Our judges are seeking for ideas that are: innovative, transformative, inclusive;
The submission that excels in all criteria will win the grand prize.
Judging Process
First round: 10-15 submissions will be selected;
Second round: The selected submissions will pitch their projects to the judges.
Prizes
The main prize is $5,000 towards implementation of the winning solution.
Terms and Conditions
By participating in the challenge you grant UN-Habitat that the images and/or filmed footage can be used on UN-Habitats & UN-Habitats Youth social media accounts, brand merchandise, website, and can be shared with press media outlets. From time to time, materials may also be used by its partners.
Still have questions left? Contact us via unhabitat-urbanhealth@un.org.