Powering Up In September: Student Challenge, Global Festivals & More 🎮

Dive Into the New G4C Learn Hub +  Student Challenge Season Kickoff!

_{Over the past decade, G4C Learn has connected with 70,000+ students and 1,200+ schools while building a global community of changemakers through play that fosters empathy, problem-solving, and collaboration. Along the way, we’ve listened, experimented, and grown - learning what it takes to make game-based learning accessible and impactful.}

_{That’s why we’re excited to share the launch of the brand new G4C Learn site! Built on our core principles of creativity, community, and play, this new central hub brings everything together – curriculum and teaching resources to program guidelines, and professional development tools – all in one place.}

_{With the site’s launch, the 2025–2026 Student Challenge is officially kicking off! Our annual game design program invites youth ages 10–25 from around the world to create original games that address social impact. Students will sharpen skills in storytelling, coding, collaboration, and design, while educators can access professional development and game-based teaching tools.}

_{Participants will have the chance to win cool prizes, earn global recognition, and even compete for a $10,000 scholarship. Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, counselor, parent, or an after-school program, sign up to get your students involved!}

_{This fall, we’re excited to kick off a series of international chapter programs and festivals, bringing the Games for Change mission to communities worldwide. From Melbourne to Istanbul, these gatherings highlight how games can spark empathy, drive innovation, and inspire impact on a global scale. Take a look at what’s been happening and what’s ahead:}

Global Voices Challenge Deadline is Extended!

_{The Global Voices Challenge, presented by Games for Change, uplifts underrepresented developers with established mobile games who deserve a wider stage. Three selected creators will receive $15,000 in funding, mentorship from industry leaders, and marketing support to help bring their games to Android / Google Play and connect with new players worldwide. The deadline for submissions has been EXTENDED through October 3rd.}

Roblox 2nd Annual Teen Council

^{Roblox has kicked off its 2nd Annual Teen Council, now expanding to teens across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The program empowers youth ages 14-17 to share perspectives on platform features, safety, and digital well-being while building leadership skills. Join the new cohort as they look to amplify the voices of youth and continue to provide a safe space and platform. Applications are open through September 29th.}

_{The Roblox team shared more about this initiative at G4C2025 — explore their Festival session here.}

• _{AbleToPlay and Games for Change teamed up to curate the 2025 Accessibility Award at this year’s festival — celebrating games like Botany Manor that put inclusion at the heart of their design.}

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• _{Discover the journey of Thatgamecompany, creators of Sky: Children of the Light, as they transformed rejection from streaming platforms into the opportunity to self-produce Sky: The Two Embers – a successful indie movie that debuted in Japan.} 👾 _{Read more here}

• _{82% of Australia’s population is actively playing games! Learn about how it’s connecting the country across all ages and creating a space for learning and play.🕹️ Read more here}

• _{The Student Games Festival is happening on October 18th in Warsaw, Poland, showcasing 133 games from 23 countries, awarding top projects, and bringing together the community for panels, workshops, and networking.} 👥 _{Learn more here.}