Young Gamechangers in Colombia
Meet Armenia! Meet Armenia! Nestled in the heart of Colombia’s coffee-growing region, the city of Armenia is a vibrant and charming destination that pulses with
Meet Armenia! Meet Armenia! Nestled in the heart of Colombia’s coffee-growing region, the city of Armenia is a vibrant and charming destination that pulses with
20 September 2023, Nairobi. – In the bustling streets of urban centers worldwide, young people are not just passive observers but active participants in shaping
9 June 2023, Nairobi. – In May 2023, the UN-Habitat India Team embarked on a transformative field mission in the state of Odisha, India. Their
The YOUNG GAMECHANGERS INITIATIVE aims to enhance health and wellbeing among young people by actively involving them in urban governance, designing inclusive public spaces, and
23 November 2024, Cairo. – At the heart of WUF12, the launch of a special edition of the Journal of Public Space—Young Gamechangers: Amplifying Youth Voices
18 November 2024, Cairo. – Imagine your first time at an international event. You are excited but also a little nervous—how do you represent your
20 August 2024, Nairobi. – On the occasion of International Youth Day 2024, commemorated in Nairobi on 12th of August, Deepshikha Ray, a passionate and
UN-Habitat is committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of cities and communities through it is operational and normative work. Maimunah Mohd Sharif UN-Habitat’s Executive
The Young Gamechangers Initiative (YGI) turned Jatni into a living experiment in Participatory Budgeting (PB). In other words: people, especially the youth, got to decide how real public
The Young Gamechangers Initiative (YGI) is all about young people stepping up, getting creative, and making their communities better. From brainstorming ideas to seeing them
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.