Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
The Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge (LPYDC) invites young people aged 15–26 to co-design the future of education by submitting innovative educational projects with real-world impact. The initiative is led by the Learning Planet Institute, with support from UNESCO and the United Nations University, as part of a global effort to build a Learning Planet Academy adapted to global transitions. Participants benefit from expert mentorship and training, have the chance to receive a $1,000 grant if selected as one of 12 awardees, and gain global recognition by having their projects showcased on the Learning Planet platform and shared with a worldwide network of education leaders.
Project themes include:
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Community Impact (peace, democracy, inclusion)
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Flourishing (well-being, socio-emotional development)
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Sustainability (planetary health, circular economy)
Timeline
📌 Launch: September 23, 2025 (at the UN General Assembly)
📌 Submissions open: October 1, 2025
📌 Submission deadline: January 15, 2026 (23:59 CET)
📌 Finalist selection and project refinement sessions follow
👉 Sign up to receive updates and participate in the challenge here: https://www.learningplanetinstitute.org/en/ydc/