Every child has the RIGHT to graduate with an I CAN MINDSET, TODAY!
WHY IS THE DFC MISSION SO IMPORTANT?
Design for Change empowers children to graduate with crucial 21st Century Skills of Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity & Empathy.We transform education through context, not content
And help change the narrative from Can I? to I CAN!
Because when children are PREPARED,
The world won’t need to be REPAIRED.
BECOME A MEMBER AND JOIN THE MOVEMENT TODAY!
Change Begins Inside
Every big idea starts with a moment of inspiration.
At Design for Change Jordan, we believe that every young person holds the power to lead, create, and transform their world. Dive into stories of courage, creativity, and real impact—because when one child takes action, a ripple of change begins.
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Dr Howard Gardner on Design for Change
Watch Dr Gardner share his thoughts on Design for Change and why 'character' matters!
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Design for Change - Global Impact
See the impact of DFC around the world
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What is Design for Change ?
Meet Kiran and the Global Partners as they share why DFc matters!
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Kiran has a message for all the superheroes!
Watch Kiran encourage superheroes to unleash their I CAN superpower!
Our Way of Making Change Happen
Design For Change empowers student leadership by unleashing their
‘I CAN’ Superpower using the FIDS framework
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Feel
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Imagine
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Do
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Share
DFC STORIES AROUND THE WORLD
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Response-ability (India)
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Just For Kicks (India)
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Trash Band ( India)
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Canteen for All (Chile)
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Let Me Feel your Face (Taiwan)
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Resolving Conflicts (Brazil)
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Together we can make change possible (Spain)
TAKE IT TO YOUR CLASSROOM
You can empower student leaders in your classroom by using the 4-step FIDS process.
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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!
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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
PUBLICATION
Use these real superhero stories in your classroom as inspiration or as part of your read alouds.
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Working for a living
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Wings of change
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Friend in need
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The open well
TESTIMONIALS
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"Design for Change (DFC) is one of the most exciting and important educational programs that I know of, with the potential for impact in numerous countries around the globe....Our first wave of studies documents clear improvements in student empathy as well as challenges in enhancing problem solving abilities....DFC provides a valuable model for a wide range of educational innovations"
Dr. Howard Gardner Harvard Graduate School of Education
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"Design for Change helps teachers empower student leadership. Students, as well as teachers, grow as leaders by using the 'FIDS' framework. Their research has proven that cultivating in students these and other twenty-first century skills and social competencies (such as teamwork) has an impact on students’ academic results, develops fundamental character traits, and creates better employment skills for our students."
Wendy Kopp CEO & Co-Founder of Teach For All
Contact Us
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Shirine Khudari
Shirine Khudari
Country Coordinator
Phone no. : +962795524053
Email ID : shirinek@aleschool.edu.jo
Shirine Al Khudari is an experienced Jordanian educator and consultant with over 31 years of experience in school leadership, curriculum design, and teacher development. She is the Founder and Academic Director of Alef School of Nature, a progressive, nature-based learning institution that promotes student empowerment and ethical leadership. Alef is the exclusive certified provider in the region of the Riverside I CAN Early Years program.
Shirine is also the Jordan Global Partner for Design for Change, training educators and students in Design Thinking using the FIDS methodology. Her expertise spans IB education, school inspection, and board governance, and she has held leadership roles in both local and international school systems.
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Nouf Alfalah
Nouf Alfalah
DFC Jordan Team Leader
Phone no. : +962793101121
Email ID : nouff@alefschool.edu.jo
A passionate Environmental and Water Engineer, helping young changemakers at Design for Change Jordan turn big dreams into simple, powerful actions that protect our planet and shape a sustainable future.