FOLLOW FIDS TO PARTICIPATE

To take part, just follow FIDS — DFC’s award-winning framework that empowers young changemakers. Use it to design and implement a bold, creative, and impactful story of change that puts India First.

Make your idea simple, powerful, and easy for others to replicate—something that creates real impact, fast.

Want to boost your chances of winning? Submit more than one story of change!

  • FEEL

    Notice what’s happening around you. Spot the issues that matter.

  • IMAGINE

    Team up and brainstorm bold, creative solutions.

  • DO

    Turn your plan into action with the time, skills, and resources you have.

  • SHARE

    Tell your story and inspire others to join the movement.

RESOURCES

Here’s everything you need to spark your story of change: download the lesson plan in your language, explore prompts for bold and audacious ideas, and get started with FIDS.

FIDS PROJECT ROADMAP

Here’s a simple way to follow the FIDS process: use the roadmap! Each step brings you closer to real change — and winning the Challenge.

DFC’S INDIA IMPACT

  • 8,20,000 +

    STUDENTS

  • 15,000 +

    SCHOOLS

  • 20,500 +

    PROJECTS

WATCH DFC’S YOUNG SUPERHEROES INNOVATE FOR CHANGE

  • Speak to Heal

    Haryana, India

  • Classroom glowup: harnessing sunlight for brighter learning

    West Bengal, India

  • The nation anchors - we are little reporters

    Maharashtra, India

  • Backing them up: A little cushion of comfort

    Varanasi, India

Get Inspired by more such videos of young superheroes in India designing for change.
Explore the DFC Global library with stories of change from across the world.

design for change

Design For Change is the largest global movement—of and by children. It originated in India.

Inspired by Gandhian principles, Kiran Bir Sethi—a designer, social entrepreneur, TED speaker, and Global

Teacher Award nominee—founded Design For Change in 2009, in Ahmedabad.

Since 2009, children from 73 countries across the world have benefited from the DFC movement.

  • Kiran Bir Sethi - What is DFC?

  • Celebrity Endorsements

DFC JURY’S EVALUTATION PROCESS

  • HINDI

  • ENGLISH

FAQ'S

What is the last date of registration?

The registration deadline for the 16th DFC I CAN School Challenge is 30th October, 2025. The submission deadline is 25th December 2025. If you submit after 25th December, your project will be considered for next year's I CAN School Challenge. To register for the Challenge, please visit: https://challenge.dfcworld.org/

How many children can participate from one school?

We welcome all students to participate. We recommend a core team of 5 students for each project of change. However, there is no limit to the number of project submissions from each school.

What is the student age limit for taking part in the I CAN School Challenge?

The Challenge is open to students from Classes 3 to 12 (ages 8–18). Students outside this age range are also welcome to participate — just be sure to mention it in your submission.

What is the process of submitting the project of change?

All submissions are made through the Challenge Portal: https://challenge.dfcworld.org/. Once you register, use your account to upload your project.

You can share your project in two ways:
• Photo Story - Upload 4 photos for each FIDS step: Feel, Imagine, Do, Share.
• Video Story - Upload a video (max 3 minutes) on YouTube, set it to Public, and paste the link in the portal.

Can I submit more than one project of change?

Yes! A school or organisation can submit multiple projects of change through a single account.

This year, as we celebrate 16 years of the I CAN School Challenge, we invite you to bring the FIDS framework into every classroom—so every student gets the chance to practice problem-solving and build essential 21st-century skills.

The Challenge is a simple, fun way to spark design thinking and future-ready skills across your school. And remember—submit multiple projects to increase your chances of winning!

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