Awarded for Video, Climate Action, Well-being - Youth Prize Granted
Fresh Take:
Hey there! Let's chat about this year's Children and Youth Award, which recognizes projects by kids that positively shape their surroundings. The award, run by the German Children's Aid Foundation, is one of the most substantial in Germany for youth participation.
In the hip Berlin district of Neukölln, young rebels gather during the summer break. They rap, street dance, paint graffiti, jam in a studio, and shoot a music video – all with a focus on environmental protection. Last year's project was "Cool Kids Rap - Join In: Environmental Song and DIY Tutorials for Environmental Protection."
Elsewhere, 12-year-old Nathan from Cologne tackled the climate crisis head-on. His project, "Protect the Climate with Numbers," features key data on the crisis, along with examples kids can understand. He presented his findings at school and created posters for an exhibit.
In Cologne, the local student council (BSV) started an initiative called "Mental Health of Students" to boost mental well-being in schools.
The German Children’s Aid Foundation advocates for children's rights and depends on donations. This year, they awarded honorable mentions to projects from Hamburg, Weimar, and Saxony's Neukirch/Lausitz, but details about these projects weren't available.
While I couldn't find specifics on this year's honorable mentions, there are other initiatives related to environmental protection, mental health, and student participation that might be interesting. For example, the Greentech Festival's GREEN AWARDS honor projects working towards sustainability. There's also the WSA Young Innovators Award, which supports young innovators under 26, but these awards aren't tied to 2022.
If you're curious about more details or want to learn about past winners, it might be a good idea to reach out to the award organizers directly or check their official websites. Keep inspiring change! 💪🌱🎉🎥
- The Greentech Festival's GREEN AWARDS, which honor projects working towards sustainability, also fall under the realm of environmental science and climate change.
- The WSA Young Innovators Award, though not tied to 2022, supports young innovators under 26 in the fields of science, health-and-wellness, including mental health.
- Besides environmental protection and mental health, student participation is another key area of focus for awards like the Children and Youth Award, as demonstrated by the local student council's initiative for student mental health in Cologne.
