Meet Valerhim – Young Gamechanger and Newly Selected UN-Habitat Youth Advisor
Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Valerhim, a dynamic youth leader who has been selected as a member of the UN-Habitat Youth
Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Valerhim, a dynamic youth leader who has been selected as a member of the UN-Habitat Youth
Climate Activist from Uganda Leah Namugerwa at COP28 speaking on the power of innovation and youth-led climate action.
Sustainable policies and urban planning create green jobs and opportunities for the youth, enable digital connectivity and advance gender equality. António Guterres UN Secretary-General Read
I am thrilled by the energy and innovation the Youth Advisory Board brings to UN-Habitat. Their passion for sustainable development is inspiring. Together, we’re forging
31 October 2023, Istanbul. – A statement of the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board on the occasion of the World Cities Day 2023: Here, at UN-Habitat
4 October 2023, Nairobi. – By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world’s population will reside in urban areas, according to UN data.
2 October 2023, Nairobi. – Are you between 18 and 32 years old? Do you want to help integrate the voices of urban youth into
Youth Advisory Board members Gwendolyn Myers and Leah Namugerwa presenting the UN-Habitat Assembly Youth Declaration on Sustainable Urbanization presented at the 2023 UN-Habitat Assembly, in
20 September 2023, Nairobi. – In the bustling streets of urban centers worldwide, young people are not just passive observers but active participants in shaping
20 September 2023, New York. – “Good morning,” Lenin Zambrano began, the anticipation in the room palpable. He continued, “I am Lenin Zambrano, and I
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.