This year, we're asking kids to choose a Sustainable Development Goal from the list below to brainstorm solutions for protecting our planet:

SDG #2: Zero Hunger

SDG #6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG #12: Responsible Consumption

SDG #13: Climate Action

SDG #14: Life Below Water

SDG #15: Life on Land

They will then create a project, game, or presentation of their choice using a programming language like Scratch, WoofJS, or another to propose a solution to this issue. We recommend that coders include clear visuals, easy-to-follow instructions, simple rules, and an approachable pace.

Code 4 Change: Protect Our Planet is happening right now! Submit your project anytime until June 7, 2024 to have your project featured on our website and social and receive a special Code 4 Change Challenge certificate. For every participant, we'll donate $1 to The Nature Conservancy! (Up to $250)

This challenge is entirely virtual, so kids can participate wherever they have access to a computer and the internet. We are also holding an in-person workshop on Monday, May 13th at our Upper East Side, NYC location. You can RSVP here!

It’s no secret that coding is becoming a critical skill for success. With the world rapidly growing more tech-focused and data-driven, the importance of coding and other digital literacy skills will only increase. However, we at The Coding Space believe that coding is more than just a tool for individual advancement — instead, we focus on the intersection of coding and community service, bolstered by the belief that coding can be a tool for positive social change. Through Code 4 Change, we aim to support a new generation of global leaders working at the intersection of technology and social impact.

That’s why we’re empowering our students to put their ideas into action. Whether it’s on a local or global level, kids will have the chance to program prototypes of their creative solutions to real issues facing our world.

Head to this link for instructions on how to get started and submit your work!

We encourage you to explore the Sustainable Development Goals with your children and to engage in conversations with them about what those goals are trying to address. Check out this resource about discussing SDGs with kids, and think about what goals they may already have a passion for or might like to know more about.