Design for Change Challenge

The Design for Change Challenge is more than a competition—it’s a transformational journey for children and youth, empowering them to become changemakers in their communities and beyond. Through creativity, empathy, and collaboration, they connect with the global Design for Change network, industry leaders, and community partners to tackle real-world challenges with bold, impactful solutions.
As Singapore’s most enduring movement for young changemakers, we celebrate and inspire the next generation to shape a sustainable, inclusive, and desirable future—one idea at a time.
Why Join the DFC Challenge?
It’s the final step of sharing in the I CAN journey!
Your students have already created meaningful change; now it’s time to celebrate their journey. By empowering them to become storytellers, they cultivate a deeper sense of purpose, humility, and confidence, recognizing the impact of their own work while inspiring others.
Don’t let these powerful stories remain confined within the school walls— amplify their voices and connect with young changemakers in Singapore and beyond.
Join the local and global movement where young changemakers are making a better world. 

Examples of previous DFC Stories of Change

Design for Change Challenge 2025 Timeline

  • REGISTRATION
    Register your interest here
    For clarifications please write to admin@dfcsingapore.com
  • Teacher Session on DFC, I CAN mindset and DFC Challenge (optional)
    Curious about how is Design thinking is applied to real-world projects to nurture 21st Century Competencies and the I CAN Mindset?
    Join one of our 90-minute teacher session and gain practical tools, inspiring ideas, and hands-on strategies to empower your students as changemakers.
  • STORY SUBMISSION
    Submit your Stories of Change on the Global I CAN Stories website
    Closes on 30th September 2025
  • Be the Change Celebration: Nov 2025
    ​All participating schools will be invited to share their ‘I CAN Stories’ at the culminating event and winners will be announced.
  • Global Be the Change Conference 2026
    One team from the 2025 Challenge will be shortlisted to represent Singapore at this prestigious global sharing event the following year. The conference brings together inspiring youth teams from over 50 countries, each showcasing their solutions and impact stories.  
    Next year, the global stage will be set in Greece, hosted by our Design for Change partners—an unforgettable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate changemakers from around the world.

Our DFC Singapore Challenge
SUPERHEROES!!