Guidelines for Topic Selection
We don’t expect you to save the world.
We want you to change something real.
Your project topic matters. It’s not just about picking what’s popular — it’s about choosing something meaningful, specific, and doable.
Here are three guiding principles to help you choose a powerful, purpose-driven topic:
1. Is it a real social or environmental problem that impacts people’s lives?
We want you to focus on challenges that cause harm, especially to vulnerable and underserved communities.
Not every problem is a “social issue.”
For example:
🚫 Not suitable:
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A millionaire struggling to become a billionaire
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A company trying to reduce its taxes
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A student looking for ways to cheat on exams
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Someone dieting just to look good in photos
✅ Suitable topics address:
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Inequality
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Injustice
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Environmental degradation
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Barriers to access or opportunity
2. Is it something you truly care about?
We don’t believe that social impact has to be “far away” to be valid.
Whether you care about:
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Girls facing FGM in Kenya, or
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Your immigrant housekeeper’s children in New York, or
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Plastic pollution in your city’s river…
It’s all valid — as long as you’re passionate about it.
Let your values guide your topic. Not the headlines.
3. Is this a problem where YOU can make a real difference?
We don’t need grand, global solutions. We want small, actionable efforts with real outcomes.
For example:
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You won’t stop climate change — but you can help your school reduce AC usage
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You won’t end poaching — but you can convince friends to say no to ivory
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You won’t end poverty — but you can help one family increase their income
Focus on what you can change. And then — go do it.
Get Inspired:
What Can You Work On?
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Reduce single-use plastics at school with a "No Plastic Week" challenge.
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Advocate for better air conditioning settings to save energy.
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Organize a recycling competition to boost waste-sorting habits.
Environment &
Climate Action
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Raise awareness about elephant poaching.
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Run a campaign against illegal exotic pet trade.
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Protect bird habitats from glass buildings.
Wildlife &
Conservation
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Fundraise for clean water in underserved areas.
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Help migrant families access legal aid.
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Run a food or hygiene drive for the homeless.
Poverty &
Inequality
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Create a tutoring club for underserved students.
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Build a mobile library for rural kids.
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Translate books or school materials into local dialects.
Education
Access
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Organize peer mental health circles
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Create awareness videos about anxiety, stress, and self-care
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Translate mental health guides for immigrant families
Mental Health &
Wellbeing
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Run a school campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
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Educate your peers about gender-based violence.
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Interview and highlight local female leaders.
Gender &
Inequality
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Make simple slides to teach seniors how to use smartphones.
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Map accessible spaces in your community for people with disabilities.
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Create videos on how to stay safe online and use social media wisely.
Technology
for Good
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Post tips on how to stay healthy during holidays.
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Create an awareness campaign about period poverty.
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Volunteer to support organization at local vaccination points.
Health &
Hygiene
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Create a culture wall where students share holiday traditions.
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Film short interviews with migrant families about their lives.
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Produce voice-over videos that celebrate language diversity.