WHAT IS DESIGN FOR CHANGE
Design for Change (DFC) is a global movement that cultivates the ‘I Can’ mindset in every child. This ‘I Can’ spirit empowers children and gives them an opportunity to express their own ideas for a better world and put them into action. Design for Change was born out of the conviction that children are not helpless, that change is possible and belief that they can drive it.
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A Message from the Founder
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What is design for change
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Impact of FIDS According to Harvard
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What is your superpower?
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Dr. Howard Gardner on Design for Change
THE FIDS FRAMEWORK
HOW ARE WE CULTIVATING THE I CAN MINDSET ?
Through a simple design process of Feel-Imagine-Do-Share
FEEL
This step starts with asking you to slow down and 'understand' the situation before jumping to 'solve' it.
Why is it Important?
It develops EMPATHY.
When you want to design a better solution, you need to move from 'assumptions' to 'insights' - this happens when you engage with the user and design solutions 'WITH', instead of 'FOR' them.
IMAGINE
This step asks you to brainstorm solutions to improve, enrich, change the user experience.
Why is it important?
It develops ETHICS.
When you choose to offer a solution to change the current situation, it asks you to take the 'responsibility' for the same. This mindset helps you believe that you are NOT helpless, change IS possible and YOU can drive it!
DO
This step is about creative agency and the ability to take timely action.
Why is it Important?
It develops EXCELLENCE.
'Action' that follows 'intention' results in desired 'impact'. Furthermore, the focus on details allows the action to improve the 'quality' of the experience, building a habit for excellence.
SHARE
The final step is 'Share' - cultivating the abundance mentality.
Why is it Important?
It develops ELEVATION
Elevation is the shift from 'competing' with others to 'completing' others. Inherent in this step is the belief that the 'I CAN' spirit offers hope and inspiration for further change.
Go ahead, be a storyteller and shamelessly inspire others to 'Be the Change'!
Watch some project stories (2020 Top 5 School Teams)
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Education 4 All
We have created "Smart Dustbin" to help students with special needs to learn in school without distinguishing their shortcomings, but feel their presence in school and also appreciate how they can manage themselves well.
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“How To Manage It” Disadvantages of used cooking oil
There is no awareness among the local community regarding the use and disposal of used cooking oil.
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Able-Me Detector
The Elderly and disabled face difficulties when cleaning clogged drains on their own. They have poor physical health and are not capable of doing the cleaning without help. Most have their children working away from their hometown. Someone needs to help them clean their clogged drains.
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Brain Breaks Box
To curb the spread of the coronavirus, schools must follow Standard Operating Procedure set by the government. The SOP requires pupils to be seated for most of the school hours. Pupils become restless as they sit for too long, cannot play and converse with their friends as well as having little to no recreational activities.
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The School Toilet Project
We chose dirty toilet problems as we believe it is the most important thing to address in our community and improve on hygiene.
IN THE NEWS
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PERSADA-SUARA DESA BERGEMA DI ITALI| TV1
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Taman Mini Tingkat Kesedaran Pelajar tentang Kepentingan Herba| Astro Awani
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Lead the Change | New Straits Times
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Young students with innovative solutions to represent Malaysia at global education summit in Rome| New Strait Times
DESIGN FOR CHANGE WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS
Are you looking for innovative ways to inculcate creative thinking, empathy, problem-solving and leadership skills in your students? Join our digital workshop to learn the FIDS model.
National I Can School Challenge
I CAN School Challenge is a global platform for students to share their stories of change using the simplified design thinking model of Feel-Imagine-Do-Share (FIDS) introduced by Design for Change. Top teams will have an opportunity to present their projects at the Be The Change summit (TBC). Submissions for I CAN School Challenge 2021 will be announced soon.
I CAN Children's Global Summit
I CAN Children's Global Summit or Be The Change summit provides students from across the world a platform to showcase their stories of change. At these annual gatherings, the Design for Change teams around the world share their stories to inspire other youths around the world to believe that they are not helpless, that change is possible and they can drive it. Top teams (1 educator + 4 students per team) from the National I Can School Challenge will be selected to represent Malaysia at the global stage.
Stories of Change
Browse Stories of Change from around the world
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THERAPY DOG PILOT PROGRAM
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LEARNING FROM THE ELDERS
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SAVE THE WATER
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THE PLASTIC PEOPLE PROJECT
TESTIMONIALS
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"Design for Change (DFC) is one of the most exciting and important educational programs that I know of, with the potential for impact in numerous countries around the globe....Our first wave of studies documents clear improvements in student empathy as well as challenges in enhancing problem solving abilities....DFC provides a valuable model for a wide range of educational innovations"
Dr. Howard Gardner Harvard Graduate School of Education
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"Design for Change helps teachers empower student leadership. Students, as well as teachers, grow as leaders by using the 'FIDS' framework. Their research has proven that cultivating in students these and other twenty-first century skills and social competencies (such as teamwork) has an impact on students’ academic results, develops fundamental character traits, and creates better employment skills for our students."
Wendy Kopp CEO & Co-Founder of Teach For All
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Design For Change's FIDS model has opened up my minds and my students' world. They shared their ideas and opinions freely and within a super useful framework. The project in which they have driven never cease to amaze me. I hope the team and all that is involved in DFC will continue to celebrate and embody the enabling mindset so all students can achieve excellence regardless of where they are. Thank you for this oppòrtunity so that our students get to share about their project on anti bullying to the world.
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Soonufat Supramaniam Teacher, SMK Lubok Buntar, Kedah; Teaching Artist, Leadspire Academy; Teaching Alumni, Teach for Malaysia
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I will use fids techniques in the classroom as well as train students to find the cause of the problem and solve it. They should always think positively and dare to act
Puan Norzita Teacher, REAL School
TAKE IT TO YOUR CLASSROOM
You can empower student leaders in your classroom by using the 4-step FIDS process in
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1 Week - TOOLKIT
The all inclusive and flexible challenge is the quickest way to unleash the 'I CAN' superpower in children. Download the toolkit and the one week support plan below and get started!
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DFC - 1 MONTH: THE CURRICULUM
The month long curriculum enables students to work with one another, to collaborate and to engage deeply, identify the real issues and concerns. The curriculum comes with a month long support plan, download and get started.
DOWNLOAD TOOLKIT & LESSONPLAN
Publications
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WORKING FOR A LIVING
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WINGS OF CHANGE
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FRIEND IN NEED
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THE OPEN WELL
Contact Us
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Ralph Mpofu
Ralph Mpofu
Programmes and Partnerships Manager
ralph.mpofu@impacthub.net
