October 2022 – The Catalyst – Urban October
In this Urban October edition, we celebrate key developments in our work towards creating sustainable change for young people’s wellbeing in cities.
Launch of Being, a new mental health initiative for young people
Together with Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) and United for Global Mental Health, we are launching a new mental health initiative working towards a world where young people feel well and thrive.
Fondation Botnar expands OurCity initiative to advance young people’s wellbeing in cities
Fondation Botnar adds Latin American cities Manta and Barranquilla to the global OurCity initiative that leverages local strengths, community engagement and digital technologies to transform cities and ensure young people’s wellbeing.
Meet young people driving social change in Tanga, Tanzania
We’ve been learning about the success of the OurCity initiative in Tanga, Tanzania, through stories captured through video by young people Rajabu, Sabrina, Zainabu and Hussen. Today we bring their energy, experience, and vision to you!
Young Gamechangers Initiative
Together with UN-Habitat, WHO and Block by Block Foundation, we are launching our new Young Gamechangers Initiative (YGI).
#MyCityMyVoice
Your chance to be part of conversations to improve wellbeing at the 11th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF 11).
Fondation Botnar launches TYPCities research call
Fondation Botnar is launching a call for innovative proposals that aim to leverage data and frontier technologies to create rapid impact for and with young people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
June 2022 – The Catalyst – Digital Equity
In this edition, we celebrate key developments and new partnerships in our work on AI and digital for an equitable future, sharing updates from our partners and getting ready for the upcoming World Urban Forum.
Fondation Botnar at the eleventh session of the World Urban Forum
Creating cities fit for young people
Q&A with Thando Hlongwane: Helping young people achieve their goals with Yoma
This Q&A is the first in a new series where we’re exploring the impact of our programs from the unique perspective of the people involved — including young people who have been involved in their design and implementation. First up,…