Are you a budding innovator, artist, or problem-solver? Do you have a passion for creating positive change in the world?

The Changemakers World Cup is your platform to shine!

Inviting young students, budding innovators, social entrepreneurs, teachers, NGOs, and impact makers tackling the world’s most pressing challenges to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ( UN SDGs).

Whether you're a tech whiz, a creative artist, or a social impact champion, we have a place for you.

Inviting you to join the movement and become a

Champion Changemaker!

Register Now!

2 Tracks

3 Themes, Infinite Possibilities

3 Competitive Stages

Young Changemakers

under 18 years

Professionals

over 18 years - includes college students, working professionals, teachers, and NGOs

Act for Change

Innovative tech solutions, social impact projects, real-world actions

Speak for Change

Public advocacy, inspiring voices, attention MUNers

Art for Change

Creative storytelling, literature, art, visual narratives

League

Submissions and warm-up

Knockouts

Elimination rounds and high-stakes battles

Super Finals

Grand finale, ultimate winners, and global recognition

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The Changemakers World Cup is for individuals and teams who are taking action to make the world better—whether you’re growing a community garden, building a lab prototype, or leading a large-scale impact campaign.

The work you have done so far is just the beginning and only earns you the right to register for the competition. To move forward, you’ll need to complete missions and earn points. Whether you’re saving electricity in your neighborhood or have helped 50 people get jobs, everyone starts equal.

Here’s how your journey unfolds:

1

Register

  • Sign up as an individual (Rs. 500) or a team of up to 4 (Rs. 1500).
  • Choose your track (Young Changemakers or Pro Changemakers) and your theme.
  • Submit a short summary of your changemaking work.
  • Get your Changemaker ID to begin your journey.
2

Share Your Changemaking Story

  • Tell us more about your initiative—what you’ve done, why it matters, and the impact it’s had.
  • Upload videos, pictures, and anything else that showcases your journey. We want to know you.
3

Complete Missions & Earn Points

  • Take on 7 exciting missions designed to help you grow as a changemaker.
  • They range from simple actions to bold challenges—each one earns you points and moves you up the leaderboard.
4

Win Recognition & Rewards

  • The Top 500 changemakers will be recognized.
  • The Top 50 will be invited to the 1M1B Summit at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.
  • Awards and prizes for different categories.

Note: In the Pro-Changemakers category, missions are only for educators and higher education students. For Professionals, startups, and NGO representatives we will reach out to you for detailed information about your work.

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“The Changemakers World Cup is like the IPL for changemakers—a platform where anyone with a vision and passion for change and taking action, can participate. It’s not just for those with massive impact or resources. We want to make changemaking a national movement. We are scouting for incredible changemakers to represent India at the 1M1B Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.”

Manav Subodh, Founder & Chief Mentor, 1M1B

top 50

recognition

top 50

invited to a special high level event in India.

top 50

invited to represent India at the 1M1B Summit at the UN Headquarters in New York

(*Limited travel scholarships from 1M1B to attend the Summit at the UN may be made available based on need and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.)

Trophy & Certificate

for all award winners

Prizes

worth Rs.25,000 for award category winners

Feature in

1M1B Impact Compendium and Changemakers Coffee Table Book

Certificates

all participants scoring more than 60% points to get a certificate of appreciation and all submissions to get a certificate of participation

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Tech for SDGs Theme
(AI & Emerging Tech Solutions)

Tech Visionary Award

Best AI-powered or emerging tech-driven SDG solution.

Digital Disruptor Award

Most innovative use of technology for impact.

Future Innovator Award

Most scalable and practical tech solution.

Green Tech Innovator Award

Most innovative environmental technology solution.

Art for SDGs Theme
(Creative Storytelling & Advocacy)

Creative Changemaker Award

Most inspiring artistic expression - art, literature, or storytelling piece.

Creative Catalyst Award

For highest level of creativity and originality.

Impact Storyteller Award

Best narrative-driven approach to an SDG challenge.

Social Impact Theme
(Real-World Projects & Advocacy)

Social Change Leader Award

Most significant real-world impact & strongest measurable impact.

Community Transformer Award

For strongest community engagement and involvement.

Advocacy Trailblazer Award

Most influential advocacy campaign for an SDG.

Special Recognition Awards
(Across All Themes)

Grand Changemaker Champion

Best overall project across all themes.

Rising Star Award

Best project by a young participant (Under 18).

Advocacy Champion Award

Best social media engagement.

People's Choice Award

Most voted project by the public.

Grand Prize for Innovation

Most groundbreaking project using tech.

Awards for Schools

Changemaker School of the Year

School with the most impactful student-led initiatives based on overall scores across the 3 stages.

Global Goals Incubator Award

School with most participation.