The languages world changer award

Please note: entries have now closed. Watch this space for our winner annoucement!

Unlocking cultures, relationships and communication with languages.

From setting up lunchtime language clubs to help everyone to communicate, to buddy schemes that try to build relationships across classes and continents, share how children and young people are helping to change the world and promote a global outlook through languages like Spanish, French, German, sign-language and beyond…

#ConnectCultures

"Bilingual or multilingual people have a unique opportunity to communicate with a greater variety of people in their personal and professional lives."

- Ayo Awotona, International speaker, educator and author

Languages

What does a World Changer in the Languages sector look like?

Ayo Awotona

Ayo Awotona

International speaker, educator and author

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Who are we looking for?

Children and young people, either as individuals or groups, who are taking their learning to the next level to make a positive and tangible impact on the world.

What should entries demonstrate?

  • Passion, commitment and dedication to tackle a specific issue and / or drive positive change as a global citizen
  • Example(s) of the positive and tangible impact that has been made on the world - no matter how big or small
  • How learning in these subjects has supported the project, passion or activity
  • An ability to interrogate the world around them by engaging with local and/or global affairs

Entries have closed. Watch this space for our winner annoucement!

You can download the Entry tips and tricks packs with more information about the categories, judging criteria and application process.

For free resources to help inspire your young pioneers and kick start their World Changer journeys download our World Changer Activity Kits, for children aged 5-11 and young people aged 11-19.