
Youth Leadership and Innovation Take Center Stage: A Curtain Raiser to the Summit of the Future
20 November 2024, Nairobi. – In the weeks leading up to the UN Summit of the Future 2024, a series of events at the United
20 November 2024, Nairobi. – In the weeks leading up to the UN Summit of the Future 2024, a series of events at the United
Download the DeclarACTION 10 October 2024, Queretaro. – This year’s World Habitat Day marked a historic milestone, drawing over 1,300 participants from 288 cities in
24 September 2024, Nairobi. – Adopted by world leaders at the United Nations in New York at the Summit of the Future, 21-22nd September 2024,
Studio III: Minecraft Design Studio Participatory workshops using Minecraft bring people together to visualize their urban design ideas and needs. The Young Gamechangers collaboratively build
THE CHRONICLES The Young Gamechangers Chronicles takes you on a journey alongside some of our Gamechangers, following them from the project’s start to finish. Find
2 September 2024, Nairobi. – In celebration of International Youth Day 2024, under the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,”
14 August 2024, Nairobi. – On August 12, 2024, the world celebrated International Youth Day (IYD), a day dedicated to shining a spotlight on the
13 August 2024, Jatni. – Imagine helping shape your city’s future just by playing a game. Sounds fun, right? That’s exactly what the Young Gamechangers
Youth of Bargny Leading Public Space Transfromation 18 June 2024, Nairobi. – Bargny is a city in Senegal where around 70,000 people live. It’s a
THE CHALLENGES The Challenges allow global youth to engage in the YOUNG GAMECHANGERS INITIATIVE, even if their city lies outside of the project’s scope. Our
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.