Become part of the movement to enable children as changemakers!
WE EMPOWER CHILDREN EVERYWHERE TO DESIGN A BETTER WORLD
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Designathon Works on CNN 'What's the Big Idea?'
We see children as changemakers—engaged citizens, activists, scientists and inventors. Our methodology, lesson materials and network offer a pathway for children to further develop their capacity to take action for a world they want.
Find out more about the possibilities.
Our mission to reach 1 million children worldwide is supported by a committed global network of partners
Global Challenges, Local Solutions
Each designathon topic is related to its participants’ specific context, and is also nested within a bigger global challenge linked to one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, such as water scarcity, poverty, deforestation, or citizenship. Learn more about the impact of our network.
Global Children's Designathon
Ongoing
Between January 24 and April 22, 2024, children around the world will gather for the ninth edition of this transformative event. This year's theme is Circular Design!
Register here.
Food Rescue
Ongoing
An Erasmus+ project that aims at fostering climate education as an essential element of the global response to climate change. Based on food waste as a conceptual context and combining maker education & youth participation. Read more...
Education to Inspire
Ongoing
This year Designathon Works is collaborating with Fawaka Foundation on the 'Education to Inspire' project. The project is intended to contribute to building sustainable and inclusive cocoa communities.