Letters: Youth Need Help To Navigate The COVID-19 Crisis
Written by Raphael Obonyo Covid-19 has not only caused the biggest public health crisis that the world has experienced since World War II, but the
Written by Raphael Obonyo Covid-19 has not only caused the biggest public health crisis that the world has experienced since World War II, but the
Friday, 12 June 2020 | Nairobi | UN-Habitat | Doug Ragan | https://iseek.un.org/article/kenya-young-people-mobilize-prevent-spread-covid-19 Youth groups in Mathare, one of Kenya’s largest slums, have banded together
AUTHORS BRIAN AMBANI (More by this Author) ALBERT MWAZIGHE (More by this Author) Summary Thousands of Kenyans who have lost their jobs and are counting
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost hundreds of thousands of lives in the world’s richest cities but poses an even greater threat to cities in the
Community radio is often the only source of information for vulnerable communities. As the world continues to fight COVID-19, community radio stations have played a
Nairobi, 12 May 2020 – Young people in Kenya’s informal settlements, cities and towns are the driving force behind preventative measures in the community. Over
For Grace Adhiambo, the COVID-19 pandemic signaled an end, for now, to her peacebuilding initiative in Kisumu county, Kenya, as the government banned gatherings and
By Maimunah Mohd Sharif The spread of COVID-19 has transformed many of the world’s great cities into tragic household names as their reported cases and deaths rise: Wuhan,
Young people are reclaiming power in the face of the pandemic and the powerlessness it makes us all feel. Youth-led civil society and movements are
The COVID-19 pandemic is significantly affecting the world’s most vulnerable groups, including the one billion people living in informal settlements and slums worldwide. These areas
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.
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