Students will leave the SDC enlightened about global issues and empowered about how each of us can make a difference in global-sized problems.

Students will be encouraged by meeting hundreds of like-minded youth and adults who are eager to take on the challenge of meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Students will be empowered to think beyond themselves. Past winners of the previously sponsored SDC have mentioned that they received an incredible sense of empowerment by making a concrete contribution to the urgent social issues in developing countries.

The SDC makes a great addition to all areas of study. Whether your students participate as part of your classwork or are an independent entry under your guidance, all material and skills can be related easily to the new curriculum. All registered participants who complete criteria will receive participation letters and winners will receive funds to further their cause. Students participating in the main Challenge and Pitch Project may receive extra credits for completion.

Students learn about the Sustainable Development Goals, discover the issues they care about, collaborate with their peers, meet local community organizations, learn from mentors, formulate a finished project and hone their oral presentation skills – very useful skills in the world.

Younger students can use their experience to prepare themselves to take bigger steps towards solving the causes they care about and High school students can use their SDC experience to support their application service awards, scholarships, and bursaries.