About The
Phase 1 Abstract
The abstract is handed in after the Phase I steps have been completed on or before the posted deadline on the calendar. It is the first stage in working through the a general plan of your overall project which should be eventually based on the Project Criteria. All abstract questions should be addressed, even if they are in the planning stages. The abstract will be judged to determine which teams will move forward to phase 2 to present in the SDC. Attach your answers to the link below. Include in the email the team information form. A maximum # of entries will be selected and the organizer will notify the teams in early January if they are in the SDC finals. Notifications will also be sent to the teams who did not qualify. All will be welcome to attend the Sustainable Development Challenge Event!
Abstract
The purpose of this abstract is to assess potential candidates for the Sustainable Development Challenge (SDC) to be held in February.
Complete the following abstract form and submit by the deadline.
The Questions
A team of experienced project evaluators will review all submissions and will choose the projects they believe most able to be developed into a viable project.
Please complete the following and submit online.
1. Which of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals are you most passionate about and WHY?
2. Briefly describe your project and how you think it would impact your Global Goal #? How would use a financial award to make it a reality (max. $5000)
3. Describe a local Community Partner Organization (NGO, CSO, Non profit, social enterprise) that you think you would like to work with. What do you know about them and the work they do? How is your project aligned with your organizations’ work?
4. Who is on your team and how are you starting to build on each others’ strengths? Explain.
5. Which mentors have you chosen to work with (community leaders, experts, teachers, SDC team) ? Who are they and how do you think they can help you?
Have you thought about:
How is your project Sustainable? Have you considered the potential impact of economic, political, geographic and cultural biases on your project?
What is your marketing or social media plan to get others interested in your project?
Can you create a realistic budget for a financial award? (up to $5000) Can the project fit within that amount? Are you confident that with more time and mentorship your team could make this project a reality? Explain
Rules
1. NO PLAGIARISM – No copying of any existing materials in any form of print or media including web pages, video clips, film, unless properly cited and legally obtained.
2. Groups – Groups must consist of 2 to 6 students in grades 8 to 12 from the Central Okanagan. They may be school or inter-school groups or groups from a particular organization or charity so long as the ages are within the grade category.
3. Community Partner Organization – Each team must be working with a Community Partner Organization (NGO, CSO, non profit, social enterprise) Consult our Team Community Partner List or choose your own *and have us confirm their eligibility.
4. Mentorship- teams are expected to be at mentor events. The use of mentors is a mandatory part of the platform and can include parents, teachers and others but must also include at least one from our list of mentors provided.