Most Challenge Badges are available in multiple languages. To see which languages are available, go on the Challenge Badges page, click on the title of the Badge you are interested in (or on the download link). In the page that opens, you will see all available languages on the right side. Choose the language that you want and then click on Download PDF.

YUNGA resources are designed primarily for children and young people. Many Challenge Badges include activities adapted for different age groups, allowing leaders and educators to select those most appropriate for their participants.

Yes. YUNGA Challenge Badges and Youth Guides are available free of charge as downloadable educational resources. No payment is required at any stage of participation, including access to the materials, implementation of activities or the issuance of completion certificates.

Users are encouraged to download, use and share YUNGA resources for educational purposes.

Yes. YUNGA Challenge Badges can be adapted to reflect national priorities, local cultures, languages and educational contexts while maintaining the core learning objectives of the original resource.

If your organization is interested in adapting a Challenge Badge for use in your country, please contact the YUNGA team via email at [email protected] to discuss the possibilities.

No. You do not need to complete every activity included in a Challenge Badge. Each badge contains a combination of mandatory and optional activities, with specific requirements that vary depending on the topic.

To qualify for a certificate, participants should complete the required activities indicated in the Badge and follow the guidance provided in the relevant publication.

Once you have completed the required activities for a Challenge Badge, you can apply for a certificate of completion by submitting the online certificate request form.

After your submission has been reviewed, you will receive a certificate recognizing your achievement that you can share with your group.

Each Challenge Badge contains a guide on how to use it in its beginning. Generally, they are composed of a background information section focused on the topic and a wide range of educational activities, of which some are mandatory and other optional. Participants are encouraged to learn about the theme, complete activities, take action in their communities and reflect on what they have learned.

Group leaders can select the activities that best suit their participants, available time and local circumstances. Activities are also designed for different target groups. The badges can be used in schools, youth groups, community programmes or informal learning settings.

Anyone working with children and young people can implement a YUNGA Challenge Badge. This includes teachers, youth leaders, Scout and Guide leaders, educators, community organizations, youth clubs, non-governmental organizations, families and other interested groups.

Challenge Badges are designed to be flexible and can be adapted to different educational settings, age groups and local contexts.

YUNGA Challenge Badges are educational resources designed to help children and young people learn about global issues and take action in their communities. Each badge focuses on a specific theme, such as biodiversity, climate change, forests, nutrition, soils or oceans, and includes a variety of activities, games, discussions and projects.

Challenge Badges encourage participants to explore real-world issues, develop practical skills and contribute to a more sustainable future through learning and action.