
Mathare COVID-19 Response: One Stop Tops 8000 Handwashes In 10 Days
Mathare during COVID-19 smaller 1 April 2020, Mathare, Kenya – Last month 10-year old Tabitha Muthoni was first in line to wash her hands at

Mathare during COVID-19 smaller 1 April 2020, Mathare, Kenya – Last month 10-year old Tabitha Muthoni was first in line to wash her hands at

Nairobi, 20 June 2019 – There is a bright new playspace overlooking the Mulago Kubwa football pitch in the informal settlement of Mathare in Nairobi.

Workshop on SDGs for youth from Otavalo On 12 August 2025, young leaders from across the globe gathered in Nairobi and online to mark
On 12 August 2025, young leaders from across the globe gathered in Nairobi and online to mark International Youth Day (IYD) under the theme Local

26 March 2025, Nairobi. – Each year, humanity generates nearly 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste. Among this, a staggering 92 million tonnes of

22 November 2024, Nairobi. – “In the heart of Mathare, an informal settlement in Nairobi, a simple public space has become a symbol of hope,

16 August 2024, Nairobi. – The Global DeclarACTION on Youth and Sustainable Urbanization is an initiative spearheaded by young people worldwide, aimed at addressing the

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 August 2024, Istanbul. – Today we will be interviewing Samed Ağırbaş, youth champion, climate change advocate and President of the Zero Waste Foundation. Thank
World Environment Day 2024 World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. This year’s World
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
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