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Watch Kiran Bir Sethi share the power of I CAN

Design for Change is the largest movement of change - by and for children.

The movement is spearheaded by a global network of passionate community leaders, social entrepreneurs, designers and educators who are committed to nurturing the I CAN belief in all children.

Using our simple and proven framework of 'Feel, Imagine, Do, Share' ( FIDS ), children around the world are empowered with the skills to design a more desirable and sustainable future - Today!

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Our Solution

FIDS for kids

Powered by the principles of design thinking, Design for Change offers a simple 4 step framework FIDS (Feel-Imagine-Do-Share)- to unleash the I CAN superpower in every child.

Using this framework, children are encouraged to 'FEEL' (observe and identify any situation that bothers them), 'IMAGINE' (brainstorm a way to make it better), 'DO' (work in teams to implement their solution) and finally, 'SHARE' (their solution of change with the world) to inspire others to say, 'I CAN'!

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Join the Movement

Here are 3 simple ways to join the movement and help us take the I CAN belief to more children!

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    Join a tribe of some of the most inspirational leaders - our partners, who have dedicated their lives to make the I CAN vision a reality for every child!

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    Your smallest contribution will help us further the vision of Design for Change to reach ALL children and empower them with the I CAN belief.

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I CAN belief in action

Our children are telling us they don't need permission to make the world a better place. Take a look at some of their solutions to their greatest challenges. Their solutions and actions are addressing our global goals too!!

Safety net for elderly

The young students identified challenges faced by elderly individuals in their community—such as loneliness, safety concerns, and lack of social support—and took meaningful actions to address them.

Bamboo-zled

These young leaders identified a safety hazard on their route to school—a precarious bamboo bridge that posed risks to all who used it. Demonstrating proactive thinking and leadership, they mobilized their community to address this issue.

Having a Ball

This story showcases a creative project by 5-year-old students from École Maternelle Saint Joseph Manyanet in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Faced with a unique problem, these young students developed an innovative design solution

Broken Taps in School

A story of change from Nanuda village in Banaskantha, Gujarat. It highlights how the community addressed the issue of broken taps in their local school, reflecting their commitment to improving educational infrastructure and promoting better hygiene practices

Response Ability - kamlesh

An entire class rallies around a young boy with a disability, embracing the message of empathy and acceptance.

A Toy Plane To Reforest Valleys

These children from IE Rural Hojas Anchas school of Colombia designed a toy plane to address the problem of deforestation in their community.

Emergenbag

Three boys from Taiwan designed and made a prototype of an earthquake emergency bag that is lined with a pillow to protect your head.

Elderly Cleaners

After noticing that the support staff were often ignored, these children from Singapore created a happy and welcoming environment for them.

Mental Resilience for Youth

Children from Sandpoint Idaho, USA, noticed a tragic youth suicide epidemic in their community and wanted to understand the underlying reason for youth suicides

Bins As Tall As Us

These 5 year olds from Colegio Natzaret Esplugues, Spain, worked with the municipality of their town to redesign dustbins to make it accessible for all ages.
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Our Impact

Since the inception of Design for Change in 2009, here is our collective global impact.

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Our Amplifiers

Watch some of the leading minds in education share why Design for Change is one of the most exciting and important ideas to build agency and empathy in children.

Sandy Speicher Ex IDEO, CEO

Sir Ken Robinson British author, speaker and international advisor

Marcelo Suárez-OrozcoChancellor, University of Massachusetts Boston

Howard Gardner Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Andreas Schleicher Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills, OECD

DFC Updates

News and highlights of Design for Change from around the world

Global Partner Meet 2024

November 2024

Global Partners Meet 2024 celebrated connection, inspiration, and gratitude with breakout sessions, open mic, and launching the Innovation Playbook

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BTC 2024, Dubai, UAE

November 2024

The 'Be The Change' Celebration highlighted -student agency with 400 participants from 39 countries presenting innovative solutions to challenges.

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Launch of Innovation playbook

November 2024

The DFC Innovation Playbook is a thoughtfully curated compilation of 15 innovations from 13 countries across 7 categories. It showcases the ingenious ways Design for Change partners worldwide have utilized the FIDS model to empower children to address societal challenges.

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Great News from Bhutan

October 2024

Kiran confirms DFC training for all pre-service and in-service teachers at Paro College of Education. Proposal made to institutionalize DFC in the school calendar.

Expo ConCiencia’s 2nd edition in Panama

October 2024

Expo ConCiencia’s second edition in Panama featured DFC projects, interactive classrooms, and highlighted science’s potential to impact communities

DFC Taiwan hosts it's annual celebration.

August 2024

Taiwan team has 9 teams sharing in Taipei, and another 13 teams sharing in Tainan. Two mega events in two months, so exciting!

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