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14 September 2023, New York. – In a world filled with challenges, the World Urban Pavilion Sister Neighborhoods program stands as a beacon of hope,
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15 January 2023, Nairobi. – UN-Habitat is partnering with Governor Luis Carlos Velásquez, (Caldas, Colombia) and Maji Mazuri, a local NGO operating in Mathare informal
Creative Economy UN-Habitat’s Initiative focuses on improving livelihoods among the artists from underprivileged backgrounds by supporting development of relevant skills and building their capacities in
23 November, 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. – The Mathare One Stop Recycling programme is an initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and economic empowerment in the Mathare
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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.
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