Projects Awarded

Europe

Below is a sample of some of the projects which UWC students have made a difference in Europe with GoMakeADifference’s support.

  • Сhe-Che Plastic BagsDilijan, Armenia(2024)

    To fight single-used plastic pollution, we create reusable mesh bags by hiring women from Dilijan.

    Genre: Environmental | Lead Name: Gevorg Margaryan & Dasha Khamaza

  • Cancer Awareness ArmeniaDilijan and Yerevan, Armenia(2020)

    This project aims to raise awareness and improve the quality of life of cancer patients in Armenia.

    Genre: Healthcare | Lead Name: Paloma Frojan

  • The Female Humans of WarEnsdorf, Germany(2019)

    Interviewing Syrian women refugees in Germany about their war experience and writing a blog about it.

    Genre: Refugee support | Lead Name: Hala Murad

  • Rujište AfforestationRujište & Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina(2019)

    Planting 1500 trees a year to repair forest fire damage and promote environmental stewardship in BiH

    Genre: Environmental | Lead Name: Katinka Rokkjær Ødegaard & Hannah Grace Klemmensen

  • Phones4RefugeesEngland, UK(2019)

    Obtaining used phones and distributing them amongst refugees who are in need.

    Genre: Refugee support | Lead Name: Tom Pugh

  • Initiative for Peace – DenmarkRoskilde, Denmark(2019)

    Connecting youth of diverse backgrounds to be a force against growing nationalism.

    Genre: Peacebuilding | Lead Name: Casper Øhlers & Anna Donova

  • IFP RussiaRostov on Don, Russia(2019)

    A peace building conference that aims to connect youth for a sustainable future

    Genre: Peacebuilding | Lead Name: Anna Donova

  • Helping blocked migrants in SpainBilbao or Madrid, Spain(2019)

    Detection of migrants with UWC profile, actions to prevent xenophobia and to set a guide for migrant

    Genre: Migrant support | Lead Name: Pablo Chablier

  • GreenlijanDilijan, Tavush Region, Armenia(2019)

    A project contributing to solve the deforestation of Dilijan through environmental education.

    Genre: Environmental | Lead Name: Mikayel Kamendatyan & Albert Ananyan

  • Decolonizing Education System in YDC in LithuaniaKaunas, Lithuania(2019)

    This workshop-based project aims to change the perspective on education in YDC and inspire clients.

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Ieva Mackute