Despite the scorching sun, the crowd gathered to be the recipients of the first come first served entry passes for I have an Idea event. I Have an Idea, under the Idea Studio innovation initiative, was an opportunity to bolster the message of Idea Studio: ignite social change and unlock young Nepalese potentials through social innovation. The event was intended to build momentum for the Idea Studio competition. Initiated by UNICEF Nepal Country Office, the Idea Studio was a collaborative work with the central pillars of the society-government, academia, business houses, media, and development actors-to create a platform for Nepalese potential innovators to turn promising ideas into practical solutions to the social issues faced in local communities. Conceptualized as a nationwide competition for all Nepalese, Idea Studio aimed to crowd source home grown innovative ideas with social cause that can be the next solutions to today's problems. I Have an Idea focused on inviting the next generation of leaders in Nepal,mostly college students, and motivate this group that future of Nepal lies in their hands by submitting ideas that can create social impact. The event was divided into a four-part speaker session.4 respected national celebrities talked about their personal stories, reflecting on how their one promising idea turned them into who they are now. Speakers also engaged with the audience during questions and answers session, challenging and inspiring them to turn their creative ideas into action.
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UNICEF
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Keywords:
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, IDEAS, SOCIAL CHANGE, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL INNOVATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SUCCESS STORY, POVERTY, CHILD MORTALITY, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, EARTHQUAKE, NATTURAL DISASTERS, CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT, CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT,EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL INFORMATION
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UNICEF
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Children Fund
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14.05.03
- Social Development
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