Public Speaking and Civic Leadership Training for Youth
Working with adolescents and youth in peri-urban and rural areas to build their capacities to speak up and take on leadership positions Snapshot Team: Young
Working with adolescents and youth in peri-urban and rural areas to build their capacities to speak up and take on leadership positions Snapshot Team: Young
Offering quality Kichwa language classes to local children and youth, connecting generations and rescuing the indigenous Kichwa culture Snapshot Team: Otavalango Project Country: Ecuador City:
Putting girls back to school and mobilizing the quality participation of young people in public center of decision-making Snapshot Team: Association of Multi-Purpose Relays Country:
Increasing drivers’ awareness of road traffic risks around schools by school students empowered to speak up about road safety issues. VOCIES OF YOUTH (in this
Helping the most vulnerable in times of need, operating for the well-being of all the communities. VOCIES OF YOUTH (in this story of success, young
Addressing lack of quality public space and safety around school areas for children and their caregivers, making streets more pedestrian-friendly Snapshot Team: Qendra Marrëdhënie Country:
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.