How It Works
Design for Change is a global movement of young people who are changing the world!
- Who: Any group of young people (K-12) with an adult mentor such as a teacher, parent, youth leader or coach.
- How: Teams dream up and lead social change projects in their own schools/communities using the DFC methodology.
- What: Teams implement and submit their projects by the deadline: May 15, 2018.
- And Then: An Ambassador Team is selected to represent the United States at the annual Design for Change Global Conference, held in a different city each year.
The Methodology
Design Thinking is a process of creating new and innovative ideas to solve a problem. Design for Change takes young people through 4 steps:
Feel
Young people observe and list the issues in their community that bother them.
Imagine
They interact with folks in their community to identify points of intervention and solutions.
Do
They develop and implement an action plan, keeping in mind resources, budget and time.
Share
They share their story of change and inspire others to get involved or do their own project.
The Do Good Be Good Program
Working with Design for Change is easy. We offer everything from free activities to comprehensive program management.
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Activities
- Over 50 activities designed by experts
- Each activity is 30 or 60 minutes
- Teach 21st century skills like empathy, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and more
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Resources
- Web platform that helps mentors through each step
- Interactive tutorials and videos and project management
- Action plans customized to the organization’s needs
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Training & Support
- Half day and full day interactive workshops that teach design thinking and the DFC methodology
- Onsite training and remote webinars
- E-mail, phone and live chat support
The Global Challenge
Every year, teams from around the world submit social change projects using the Design for Change framework. An Ambassador Team is selected to attend an all expenses trip to the DFC Global Conference that brings together teams from across the world to share and celebrate their projects, and most importantly, inspire others! In 2016, the global conference was held in Beijing, China. In 2017, the conference will be held in Madrid, Spain.
This two day event is filled with presenters, interactive workshops, music, fun and games! It is a life changing experience for everybody.
Winning Stories of Change
2017 Ambassador Team
"H.O.P.E : Have Only Positive Expectations "
By Washington Elementary, Sandpoint, ID
