Introduction to SD11
Designing the Sustainable Future for Everyone
Since 2019, Sustainable Design 11 (SD11) has been committed to making a difference in the lives of youths and communities throughout Cambodia. SD11 is inspired by "Sustainable Design for the Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities". Our mission at SD11 is to empower young people to make real progress in their communities and to build a sustainable future for themselves and others. We believe that young people have the potential to make a real impact in the world, and we are dedicated to providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed. Our programs and activities are designed to educate and inspire our members, while also connecting them with like-minded individuals who share their passions and goals. We work on four thematic tracks including Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate Change and Environmental Education, Sustainable Lifestyle, and Youth Participation in Community Development.
What We Offer
Youth Participation in Urban and Rural Development
Educational Workshops
Through our workshops, SD11 helps Cambodian youths to attain their fullest potential. We provide a variety of sessions to young people in order for them to get engaged in the community and meet new and exciting faces in both digital and face-to-face settings. Our flagship workshops, which we now provide throughout the year, are as follows:
1. Sustainable Design Academy (SDA)
2. Xploratory Lab
3. Young Cities and Communities Leadership Annual Workshop (YCCLAW)
In SDA, we provide workshops about sustainable building and urban development to Cambodian youths as a series which has three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and advanced. For Xploratory Lab, this workshop is designed to open for any topics related to our thematic tracks, including any external collaboration. Lastly, YCCLAW is our biggest annual event to showcase all the impacts and results from the implementation of the Young Cities and Communities Leadership Program and other initiatives that our community members have done for the entire year.
Study Tour & Volunteering Trips
We offer different opportunities for youth through study tours and volunteer trips in various locations across Cambodia. Since 2019, we have provided four visiting opportunities for youths at high schools, community centres, local businesses, and public amenities in Phnom Penh, Kampot, and Siem Reap Cambodia. The topics of these visits are:
1. Future Climate Heroes Educational Campaign at Preah Reach Samphea High School, Kampot, Cambodia in 2022
2. Cambodian Youth Engagement for the Biodiversity Conservation Filed Trip at Trapaeng Sangkae Community, Kampot, Cambodia in 2022
3. Community Meet-up for the Citizen Journalist in Climate Action, Siem Reap, Cambodia in 2023
4. Youth Participation in Promoting Green Space and Sustainable Lifestyle in Cities and Communities at Wat Phnom Historical Park, Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 2023.
Youth Programs
In SD11 Community, we apply the youth participation approach from the lowest to the highest levels (Inform, Consult, Involve, Collaborate and Empower). Through our flagship youth programs, we offer opportunities to young people to lead their passion into action. Currently, we have three programs which run in different timeframes throughout the entire year.
1. Young Cities and Communities Leadership Program
2. Future Climate Heroes
3. BORIPOIT Biodiversity Program
Our Philosophy
Born Global. Act Local. Love Nature
Our conviction is that everyone is welcome to participate with our team in making a positive impact in our community. If you have a bold idea or action that you want to bring into the world by starting with a local activity, please contact us through our email: sustainabledesign11@gmail.com or inbox our Facebook page: SD11