Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Design for Change Summit to Foster Critical Thinking
Design for Change (DFC), started by Kiran Bir Sethi, helps kids solve problems using the FIDS method (Feel, Imagine, Do, Share).
They are holding the 'I CAN Teachers’ Summit' to help teachers use these methods in the classroom.
The summit will focus on promoting thinking and active learning.
DFC is expanding to more countries to involve more young people in creating change, helping them believe they can make a difference.
Design for Change (DFC) is expanding its global reach.
DFC encourages children to identify and solve problems.
Kiran Bir Sethi won the BL Changemaker Award for DFC.
The ‘I CAN Teachers’ Summit’ will be held in November.
DFC has reached over 70 countries and has involved 1.11 lakh teachers.
- Who
- Design for Change, founded by Kiran Bir Sethi.
- What
- DFC is hosting the ‘I CAN Teachers’ Summit’ and expanding globally.
- When
- The article was published on September 16, 2025 with the summit planned for November.
- Where
- DFC is expanding to 74 countries, with the founder based in Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- To foster critical thinking, agency, and active learning.
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Using pedagogical tools
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Teachers are using DFC methodologies for classroom work
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Students are empowered to lead service projects.
- Organization
- Design for Change (DFC)
- Founder
- Kiran Bir Sethi
- Summit Name
- I CAN Teachers’ Summit
- DFC Method
- Feel, Imagine, Do, Share (FIDS)
- Countries Reached
- 70+
- Teachers Involved
- 1.11 lakh
- Date Published
- September 16, 2025