The Global Children’s Designathon (GCD), initiated by Designathon Works in 2014, is an annual event that uses design and problem-based learning to encourage children from all over the world to think creatively about sustainability issues. Children from participating countries around the world work simultaneously to develop their own ideas, deepen their learnings and have contact with each other du
ring the Learn & Exchange Week. On Saturday April 9th, during the Global Children’s Designathon 2022 edition, children will learn about the main causes of the climate change crisis, some science behind it and how it affects the planet and vulnerable people. Children then receive an opportunity to develop their ideating, sketching, prototyping and pitching skills as they come up with their solutions. By participating in a Design-a-thon workshop, many children discover that their possibilities are unlimited and they think beyond their borders, literally and figuratively. Children gain knowledge on the SDGs, develop 21st century skills, their creativity, readiness to deal with complex futures and embrace a changemaker attitude. The method focuses on building the inner abilities of all children, regardless of their gender, race, class, skill-level or learning situation. At Designathon Works we are committed to a sustainable future and we believe in the importance of participatory learning of children and youth and their representation by their voices being heard and recognised and want to encourage young people to take action.