Imagine a brighter future beyond Covid-19 - Young people are invited to take part in a visionary new Bristol project
A pioneering Bristol charity is looking for budding young designers and reporters to help them develop a unique new venue planned for the centre of Bristol, the Global Goals Centre. With the help of young people and partner organisations from across the city region they aim to create the world’s first visitor experience offering interactive challenges, games and innovative ideas inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Children and young people are invited to harness their creative energy during lockdown to write, film or draw their ideas for how to engage people with the issues that matter to them – from climate change to inequalities - just the start of many opportunities to co-design with the Centre creative team.
During these challenging times, many people are looking to how we can Build Back Better, and Bristol’s Mayor, Marvin Rees, has already committed to using the SDGs as a framework for the city’s recovery.
Jenny Foster, Project Lead at Global Goals Centre says “Now’s an ideal time for children and young people to think beyond the current crisis to imagine a better way of living; some of this has come to the fore during the pandemic, such as local community action and protecting the most vulnerable. We know young people care passionately about the planet, as the local Youth Marches for the Climate and the Greta Thunberg rally demonstrated. We want to capture these positive stories and use that enthusiasm, vision and passion to help us design this incredible resource for Bristol.”
The best ideas will receive an Award from Bristol’s Mayor, Marvin Rees. He says
“I'm excited to see the entries for the Global Goals Centre Design Challenge, to hear ideas from our young people that can be used in this unique project. Bristol is leading the way in working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and we need as many local people as possible to be involved, to help make Bristol an inclusive, sustainable and healthy city - a city of Hope. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the challenge.’’
The Challenges are introduced by Mya-Rose Craig, local youth conservation hero ‘Birdgirl’ and a patron of the Global Goals Centre who was recently awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Bristol.
There are 2 Challenges for age 9-13 and age 14-25. If you are interested in taking part, visit https://www.globalgoalscentre.org/join-in or contact Education Lead, Manu Maunganitze manu@globalgoalscentre.org