WHAT IS DESIGN FOR CHANGE

Design for Change (DFC) is a global movement that cultivates the ‘I Can’ mindset in every child. This ‘I Can’ spirit empowers children and gives them an opportunity to express their own ideas for a better world and put them into action. Design for Change was born out of the conviction that children are not helpless, that change is possible and belief that they can drive it. Through a simple design process of Feel-Imagine-Do-Share ( FIDS for KIDS ), children are designing solutions for some of the worlds greatest challenges! Ready to join the movement??

HOW WE DO IT

FIDS for kids

Powered by the principles of design thinking, Design for Change offers a simple 4 step framework FIDS (Feel-Imagine-Do-Share)- to unleash the I CAN superpower in every child.

Using this framework, children are encouraged to 'FEEL' (observe and identify any situation that bothers them), 'IMAGINE' (brainstorm a way to make it better), 'DO' (work in teams to implement their solution) and finally, 'SHARE' (their solution of change with the world) to inspire others to say, 'I CAN'!

DfC UK Stories of Change

Check out our stories of change!

TAKE IT TO YOUR CLASSROOM

You can empower student leaders in your classroom by using the 4-step FIDS process

  • 1 WEEK - TOOLKIT

    The all-inclusive and flexible challenge is the quickest way to unleash the 'I CAN' superpower in children. Download the toolkit and the one week support plan below and get started!

    DOWNLOAD TOOLKIT & LESSONPLAN
  • DFC - 1 MONTH: THE CURRICULUM

    The month long curriculum enables students to work with one another, to collaborate and to engage deeply, identify the real issues and concerns. The curriculum comes with a month long support plan, download and get started.

    DOWNLOAD TOOLKIT & LESSONPLAN

HOW WE CAN HELP

Check out these short guides (content coming soon!)

GET INSPIRED BY DFC GLOBAL STORIES

TESTIMONIAL

CONTACT US

  • RICHARD DUNNE
    RICHARD DUNNE
    Country Partner

    Email: DFC@theharmonyproject.org.uk

  • GABRIELLA MAY
    GABRIELLA MAY
    DfC Project Lead

    Email: DFC@theharmonyproject.org.uk

  • CLARE LONG
    CLARE LONG
    DfC Project Lead

    Email: DFC@theharmonyproject.org.uk

DFC PUBLICATIONS

Use these real superhero stories in your classroom as Read aloud/Shared Reading/ Independent reading