Design an idea that makes it easier for people in your home or school to be healthy.
Imagination League (ages 5 - 12)
SDG 3 is all about keeping everyone healthy and happy, no matter how old they are. Staying healthy is super important for everyone to take care of themselves so that our world can be a fair and great place for everyone.
Did you know that sometimes, changes in the weather can make it harder for people to stay healthy? This is especially true in places where people don’t have as many resources.
But here’s some good news! The MetLife Foundation is helping projects that focus on keeping us healthy by:
- Encouraging good habits like eating healthy and staying active.
- Making it easier for people to find health resources.
- Helping people learn how to manage their money better.
- Creating healthy and safe places to work.
What is Well-Being?
Well-being means feeling good in different parts of your life, like:
- Physical well-being: Feeling healthy and strong.
- Social well-being: Having good friends and family.
- Emotional well-being: Feeling happy and calm.
- Financial well-being: Being able to manage money well.
Think about how things in your community make you feel in these areas.
Your challenge is to think of fun and creative ways you can make your community healthier and happier.
Here are some cool ideas from other young people who have made a difference:
- Sheena Franklin: Noticed that people with darker skin were not getting the best skin care. She started K’ept Health to help people get better skin care online.
- Shanti Das: Started Silence the Shame to help people learn about mental health and get the support they need.
- Felicia Jackson: Created CPR Wrap to teach people how to do CPR and save lives easily.
Other Cool Projects:
- Presence of Mind, Helps young gamers talk about and manage their mental health.
- EyeHarp, A musical instrument that people with disabilities can play just using their eyes.
- Zipline, Uses drones to deliver important medical supplies to people in need.
- Yana, An app that helps Spanish-speaking people with mental health support.
- Vision to Learn: Provides free eye checkups and glasses to kids so they can see better in school.
Now, think about how you can come up with a great idea to help people in your community stay healthy and happy!
MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility for underserved and underrepresented communities around the world. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic inclusion, financial health and resilient communities – while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since 1976, MetLife Foundation has contributed over $900 million to strengthen communities where MetLife has a presence. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit www.MetLife.org.
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"The MetLife Foundation is proud to support this year’s World Series of Innovation. We’re excited to see WSI participants discover, develop, and launch business ideas that will make our communities healthier. Their ideas grow the ecosystem that promotes a vibrant community for all, especially for low and middle income and historically marginalized people."
Tia Hodges / President of MetLife Foundation, Head of Corporate Giving and Volunteerism
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