News — Projects
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Join BeChangeMaker Africa 2022 final pitch on 29 November
The top five teams competing for the prizes include NABO Innovations from Namibia who are developing a ventilation system to protect miners.
24 November 2022
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UN Transforming Education Summit: A partnership to close the green skills gap
A new Greening Education Partnership, launched at the UN Transforming Education Summit in September, outlines ways to create a more effective workforce to support economic growth in the face of climate challenges.
14 November 2022
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UNESCO unveils new strategy to transform TVET
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has a critical role to play in industrial, economic, technological, and social transitions. This week, UNESCO launched a seven-year TVET strategy that will ensure these transitions are successful and just.
26 October 2022
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Happy Pads from Ethiopia win BeChangeMaker 2022
The team from Ethiopia focus on sustainable sanitary products for women and girls and are the winner of this year’s programme.
30 September 2022
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Get your WorldSkills Digital Badge to showcase your skills
Participants at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 and WorldSkills Kazan 2019 can now claim their historical badges.
1 September 2022
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Thirty teams selected for BeChangeMaker Africa 2022
The African edition of our social entrepreneurship programme began with teams from across the continent pitching ideas to tackle a range of social issues.
31 August 2022
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WorldSkills to launch new digital badging programme
Digital badges will provide participants with a way to promote their WorldSkills achievements and experience.
22 August 2022
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Fifteen teams selected for next round of BeChangeMaker 2022
The social entrepreneurs will work on the BeChangeMaker programme towards a second pitch to determine this year's top five teams.
10 August 2022
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BeChangeMaker 2022 kicks off with selection of Top 30 teams
Teams from 20 countries will start their online training for social entrepreneurship to take their businesses to the next level.
28 June 2022
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BeChangeMaker 2021 finalists create documentary series on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Black And Brown in the Middle are tackling misrepresentation of minorities in mainstream media by highlighting authentic stories around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
30 May 2022