Context
The youth, the 13 -18-year-old budding minds, with an unfiltered and strong voice, that remains untainted by the societal pressures, expectations and evils, are the building blocks of the future of the nation. We introduce to you, SDG VONG CHAMPIONSHIP, aimed at these fundamental blocks of the future to understand sustainable and development goals.
Actions speak louder than words, and we, in this event in partnership with Arab Youth Foundation aim to do just that. Hundreds of schools, thousands of students and thousands of impeccable ideas that would be analyzed by a panel of 50+ judges constitute practitioners in the field of sustainability.
Event Details
The event will be showcased live at EXPO2020 Dubai, though it will be running online on the 29th and 30th of January as a non-stop event.
Qualifying Round
Solution Paper Writing Activity :
- A problem statement surrounding the SDG’s will be given to students.
- Students will be asked to write their perspective and their approach towards the solution of the same.
- A 1000 word essay will be expected from students within 24 hours stipulated time.
- This would require students to attain a thorough knowledge of SDG’s.
- Submission date : 24th January
Day One
10:15 AM to 12:30 PM – Group discussion on 17 different SDGs in 17 breakout rooms.
12:30 PM to 1 PM – Online SDG Quiz with points
1:30 PM to 1:50 PM – Ice breaker – Talent Show with points.
1:50 PM to 4:00 PM – 12 Parallel Debates ( groups of 4 each, with one group of 6 )
Post Day One
SDG Hackathon will start at 6 pm wherein participants will be asked to solve problems using the knowledge bank. The leaderboard will be updated with SDG Hackathon Results.
Day Two
10:00 AM to 1 PM : Creative Problem Solving
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM : Orion Square and Arab Youth Ventures Foundation Introduced.
3.45 PM to 4 PM : Personal Interview
About us
A change can only be brought through groups, teams, or communities that are mobilized around a common cause. A societal transformation in terms of how we view sustainability is the need of the hour. To become sustainability leaders, students need to inspire followers, build alliances and communicate across cultures.
Orion Square, with its VONG initiative, gives the new generation a common platform to express these ideas, find like-minded people and build synergies. Program participants learn about improving communication skills, enhancing teamwork, building partnerships, and thinking critically. VONG encourages them to enhance their understanding of critical themes including climate change, clean and affordable renewable energy, ethics, equality- equity, clean water, zero hunger, etc.
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