Global
Minecraft
Challenge

Global
Minecraft
Challenge

Public Space Edition

Welcome to the Global Minecraft Challenge! If you’re 24 or under and passionate about making your city a better place and Minecraft, you’re in the right spot.
The Young Gamechanger Initiative (YGI) is proud to present a unique global challenge that give you(th) the chance build healthier and enjoyable cities through public spaces.

Why You Should Participate

  • Make sure you ideas are seen and heard
  • Learn how to build healthier and enjoyable cities through public spaces
  • Show off your creativity for a chance to win up to $5,000 and many more prizes
  • Become a Gamechanger!

Timeline

Step By Step

Step 1: Explore the Challenge

Find out more about the Global Minecraft Challenge – Public Space Edition – and connect with the challenge community on Discord.


Step 2: Set Up Minecraft Build

Make sure you have Minecraft installed. You can check your version and update, if necessary, with these instructions. 


Step 3: Build in Minecraft

You have two options: you can select one of our pre-built Minecraft world or build your own with our advance building tutorial.
Available for download on April 1st.

Step 4: Submission window opens May 15th until May 31st

Create a description of the issue and solution you are focusing on. Submit via the Challenge submission form.

Meet the Jury

Michal Mlynár

Acting Executive Director
UN-Habitat

Zeina ElZein

Youth Advisory Board
UN-Habitat

Kaylee Leitzel

Community Program Manager
Xbox Game Studios

Pontus Westerberg

Director

Teaching Public Service in the Digital Age

Kristie Daniel

Director Livable Cities Program
HealthBridge Foundation

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