QM launches Green Humanitarian Design Competition under UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the launch of the Green Humanitarian Design Competition, a major cross cultural initiative conducted under the...

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the launch of the Green Humanitarian Design Competition, a major cross-cultural initiative conducted under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

The competition brings together creative talent from Doha and Asahikawa, Japan, inviting young designers to develop sustainable, humanitarian-focused solutions that address pressing global challenges.

The competition is open to innovators aged 16 to 30 from both UNESCO Cities of Design, encouraging participants to create practical, affordable, and sustainable objects that make a tangible impact.

Dr. Fatema Hassan Al Sulaiti, Director of International Cooperation and Government Affairs at Qatar Museums, said: "The Green Humanitarian Design Competition illustrates how creativity can drive meaningful change. Through our collaboration with Asahikawa under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, we are empowering young designers to transform local challenges into innovative and sustainable solutions.

"This initiative reflects Doha's ongoing commitment to cross-cultural dialogue, advancing social impact through design, and positioning Qatar as a global leader in creative exchange."