Human-Centred Design project examples
Stories of impact
24 September 2024
Microforests for better health: Egypt’s winning team in the Climate Innovation Challenge
For the community of Balana village, Aswan, a new addition to their village is bringing hope for the future: a…
05 July 2024
Turning textiles into treasure: Syria’s winning team in the Climate Innovation Challenge
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old clothes when they’re thrown away? For a group of AKF staff…
14 May 2024
A greener, more resilient Baghlan: Afghanistan’s winning team in the Climate Innovation Challenge
In one of the most fragile contexts where AKF operates, navigating unpredictable circumstances is the norm for our colleagues in…
01 May 2024
Tackling water scarcity in Sintra: Portugal’s winning team in the Climate Innovation Challenge
In Portugal, a winning team of AKF’s Climate Innovation Challenge has taken up the mantle to confront the escalating water…
30 November 2023
Empowering Local Communities to Lead Development through Human-Centered Design
The challenges facing the most marginalized communities across the globe have only increased in complexity in recent years. With advances…
21 April 2022
Enabling Youth to find Meaningful Work, Learning Opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic using HCD
Kutman is a 21-year-old youth born and raised in Myrza Ake village in southern Kyrgyz Republic. He lives with his…
24 March 2021
Employed women, happy child: Designing Human-Centered Solutions in the Kyrgyz Republic
After Aida’s* children grew up and left home, she was determined to make a difference for other children in her…
