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FIND GREAT STORIES,

MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND

LET'S MAKE OUR WORLD

BETTER TOGETHER!

 

OCT 3 - 5, 2019
OLYMPIC PLAZA,
PYEONG CHANG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Raed Alsaleh

Head of The White Helmets

Dave Hakkens

Founder of Phonebloks and Precious Plastics

About

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 ABOUT

WE SEE HOPE IN OUR SHARED FUTURE

BECAUSE THERE IS YOU.

Better Together Challenge is a 3-day global gathering that brings together social innovators, changemakers and idealists in action from around the world for an inspiring exchange of ideas and celebration of being #BetterTogether. 

The Challenge provides an open and live stage where a vast array of projects and creative solutions for social issues are shared in a unique contest format.

 

Themes

CALLING ALL PROJECTS

Building a peaceful

global village

Shaping a

sustainable future

Fostering a more

inclusive society

How do you tackle these challenges? 
Present your unique project that is making positive change in the world. 
Share, inspire and win a prize!

"It is not a challenge against each other.

It is a challenge for our commitment and action for the better world."

APPLY BY AUG.16
*Select applicants are provided with a grant for travel and full hospitality during the event.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

HOW DOES THE CHALLENGE WORK?

Challengers have 5 minutes to present their projects stories and case studies on the given themes. The presentations receiving the most votes from fellow changemakers and jury members win prizes ($5,000 first prize, with a total prize fund over $25,000). Winners will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony the following day. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Anyone representing an original project/initiative that makes positive changes can apply to the Challenge. 

CALLING FOR IDEAS

In addition to the main Challenge, we are running a special contest of ideas for the host city of PyeongChang. 

 

"How to transform the Olympic Plaza site into a peace-themed landmark and enhance a sustainable regional development?"

Click to submit your idea and win a cash prize!

TIMELINE

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Program

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PROGRAM & SCHEDULE

Join us on this 3-Day Journey from head to heart

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Opening Ceremony

Global Talk, World Music Concert & Welcome Dinner

Gain insights from global impact makers and influencers as they share their voices on why our world is better together from diverse perspectives and how and what we can do to make the world a better place.

Live music from around the world will follow to welcome everyone to the event.

 

OPEN VOICE Roundtable Discussion

Every voice matters to shape a city

Express your voice in intimate group discussions on creating a city of peace in PyeongChang, where Creatives from various backgrounds will exchange ideas and proposals on how to ensure a sustainable platform for both the local and international communities to work together towards building a culture of peace.

Online voices will also chime in via social media, and the ideas sparked during the discussions will be shared with city planners the rest of the world through online distribution.

 

Better Together School & Fair

Fun, Interactive and Educational

Uplift your spirits through interactive workshops, participatory exhibitions, sustainable design products & crafts and wholesome food, all lovingly prepared by culture designers. Swing by anytime you like.

 

Better Together Social Night

Meet, Mingle and Connect

It’s time to meet interesting new people and create meaningful connections! Open mic stage to share your talents, and rapid fire self-introduction game, casual conversations, exciting music, and creatively presented healthy local cuisine like you have never seen await you.

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WHERE IS IT HAPPENING?

OLYMPIC PLAZA, PYEONG CHANG

Once the home ground for the opening & closing ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics, the Olympic Plaza will be transformed with peace and eco-themed geodesic domes.

This is where the Better Together Global Challenge will unfold.

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PARTICIPATE

There are numerous ways to be part of the festival!

RECOMMEND A CHALLENGER

Do you know of any changemakers whose story deserve to be heard?  Recommend him/her to join as a Challenger!

SUBMIT IDEA

FOR A SPECIAL THEME

Call for creative ideas on "how to transform the Olympic Plaza site into a sustainable, peace-themed landmark." Submit your idea and win cash rewards!

BECOME A

PARTNER/SPONSOR

Does your organization want to become an official partner of the festival to find, support and sponsor changemakers from around the world?

JOIN AS AN 

AUDIENCE VOTER

Great stories need great listeners. Come and join us as a guest audience, vote to select the most powerful stories, and celebrate together with the changemakers from around the world!

VOLUNTEER AND

JOIN THE TEAM

Are you a passionista?

Do you want to volunteer and share your skills with us? Social media, on-site operation, translation, etc. Helping hands are welcome!

PERFORM/ EXHIBIT

HOST A PROGRAM

Artists, musicians and makers are welcome to exhibit your works, host a talk or a workshop and sell your greater-good design products at the Better Together School & Fair.

Click to apply. 

SIGN UP FOR

SCHOOL & FAIR 

Better Together School & Fair will be held on 10/5(Sat) from 10am to 3pm. Once the program is confirmed, you can sign up to attend the program. Stay tuned!

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PARTNERS

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