Seeking artists, communicators, scientists and other young professionals from around the globe! WHO’s Information Network for Epidemics (EPI-WIN) invites young people to collaborate with us to design creative, engaging and relevant communication content to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
We are looking for a range of creative solutions (poster, infographic, video, song, poetry, photograph, etc.) to reach audiences of different affiliations, geographies and languages.
The 1st design lab topic is ‘Reducing Transmission,’ held over 1 week from the 30 October – 6 November.
Submitted work will be reviewed by our EPI-WIN team and be considered for distribution and promotion by WHO, with recognition to the design team or individual.
If you are interested to collaborate with us, complete an expression of interest form before the 28 October to participate as an individual, to join a team, or sign up as a team of up to 5.
See below for more details.
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty and change around the world. Everything has been impacted, how we live, work, communicate and travel. With no clear end in sight, the perception of COVID-19 risk and adherence to public health and social measures is changing. Understandably so, many are tired and frustrated at the ongoing impact the pandemic has had on their life and are less motivated to follow guidance, particularly if inconvenient or if others around them are not.
As the world defines the ‘new normal’ and how we adapt to live safely and sustainably alongside the virus, we must consider economic and social factors that are inherent to society. This includes being part of a community and socializing with friends, families and co-workers in a variety of settings. Several key actions can minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19 including, washing hands frequently, keeping a distance of at least 1m, wearing a mask and avoiding crowded or close-contact places.
The WHO EPI-WIN team would like to collaborate with young people to co-develop creative content that highlights key messages around reducing transmission. We are looking for a range of creative solutions (poster, infographic, video, song, poetry, photograph, etc.) to reach audiences of different affiliations, geographies and languages.
We anticipate this to be the first WHO COVID-19 Design Lab in a series. Sign up to our WHO Youth Engagement mailing list to be notified of future collaboration opportunities and challenges.
Format of the WHO COVID-19 Design Lab
- Expressions of interest due 28th October 23.59 (CET)
- All expressions of interests will be reviewed and teams finalized. Participants will be emailed the creative brief and more instructions
- WHO will host a 1 hour kick-off meeting on the 30th October 14.00 (CET) to go through the creative brief, explain the format of the Design Lab and answer any questions
- Teams will be given 1 week to develop and submit their creative ideas, samples and prototypes. The time commitment is up to you and your availability, we expect it to be approximately 4 hours.
- Entries must be submitted by individuals and teams by the 6th November 23.59 (CET).
- Submitted work will be reviewed by WHO and be considered for promotion and distribution on WHO’s social media networks and WHO website. WHO will upload the top 5 submissions to our WHO website, all creative work will be acknowledged.
- If needed, there may be follow up work with the WHO EPI-WIN team to refine the idea, or make minor revisions to ensure alignment with WHO guidance
- WHO will host a follow-up meeting (Date TBC) to showcase the submissions and announce the winning team(s).
Why get involved?
WHO would like to engage and involve young people in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your support in creating communication content that is relevant, creative and engaging will encourage people to continue to follow public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19, build social cohesion and minimize the spread of misinformation.
Who can be involved?
Anyone can be involved as long as you are a young adult aged 18 – 35!
How do I join?
Please complete a short online form with your expression of interest. Click here if you would like to participate as an individual, or be allocated to a team or here if you are an already formed team of maximum 5.
You will receive an email from EPI-WIN@who.int informing you if you have been accepted in the 1st WHO COVID-19 Design Lab.
Submissions
Download your WHO COVID-19 Design Lab Submission Form here.
More questions?
Please email Katherine at EPI-WIN@who.int