Our Work

Global Impact

Since 2012, Block by Block has funded more than 150 projects based on a range of detailed criteria addressing financial sustainability, partner capacity, and suitability for Minecraft as well as project design, accessibility, economic impact, and links to local and global policy. Together, these projects have helped build resilient cities, equity, and peace around the world. Ideal Block by Block projects can scale and serve as catalysts, reaching beyond their defined perimeters and becoming integrated in their surrounding environments.

We also make our Block by Block Methodology freely available to all.

Transforming Lives, Block by Block

To date, Block by Block has activated dozens of projects in more than 55 countries worldwide. Here are just a few examples.

Africa Arab States Asia and Pacific Europe Latin America and Caribbean North America

Africa

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Building a New Model for Refugee Resettlement in Kalobeyei

Rebuilding Safe Parks in Johannesburg

Building a Model for Participatory Urban Planning in Nairobi

Rebuilding Heritage in Cairo, Egypt

Building Safe Public Spaces in Nairobi’s Mukuru Settlements

Rebuilding the Waterfront in Manakara

Building an Accessible School in Eastern Cape

Building a Child-Friendly Marketplace in Accra

Building Accessibility and Equality in Kampala

Building a Strong Foundation for Girls in Mozambique

Building Space to Gather and Garden in Niamey, Niger

Market Vendor Support in Kisumu, Kenya

Market Hygiene in Niamey, Niger

COVID-19 Relief Worldwide

Rebuilding Stability in Mogadishu

Arab States

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Building Community Cohesion in Beirut

Building Safe Spaces for Women and Youth in the Gaza Strip

Building a Place to Play in Palestine

Building a Child-Friendly City in Sharjah

Building Safety and Resilience for Palestinian Refugees in Souf Camp, Jordan

Asia and Pacific

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Building Space for All Ages in East Java, Indonesia

Building Equity

Building Community Access in Solo, Indonesia

Rebuilding Tradition in the Kathmandu Valley

Building Recreational Space in Khulna

Building Youth Engagement in Manila

Building Community Ownership in Mumbai

Building Green Spaces for a Future Megacity in Wuhan

Building a Kid-Friendly Playground in Dhaka

Pop-Up Playgrounds for Kids in Hanoi

Building a Youth-Designed Summer Camp in Seferihisar

COVID Protection for Informal Settlements in Bhopal

Livelihood Help for Street Vendors in Bangladesh

COVID-19 Relief Worldwide

Europe

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Building Peace

Latin America / Caribbean

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Building Vibrant Community Gathering Places in Lima

Building Quality of Life in Haiti

Building Empowerment for Women in Lima, Peru

Building Family-Friendly Walkways in São Paulo

Imagination Kits for Children in São Paulo, Brazil

LGBTQI+ Safe Spaces in Quito

COVID-19 Relief Worldwide

North America

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Crowdsourcing Public Space Ideas in Mexico

COVID-19 Relief Worldwide

Building Futures in Anaheim

Events

The Sustainable Cities in Action Forum in Dubai played a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of sustainable practices, ensuring cities around the world are better equipped to thrive in a warmer, more extreme climate. James Delaney hosted a workshop, Co-curating Sustainable Cities with Minecraft, and participated in a panel discussion showcasing the transformative role of tech in solving specific urban climate challenges. More info here.

Each year we run dozens of collaborative Block by Block Workshops and participate in a number of conferences and events worldwide. To request a speaker or panelist at your event or virtual conference, please get in touch.