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.
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- COVID-19
- accessibility
- children and youth
- clean water
- climate change & environmental sustainability
- climate change and environmental sustainability
- competition and crowdsourcing
- cultural heritage
- disaster recovery
- economic opportunity
- education and schools
- empowering women and girls
- innovation and technology
- land ownership rights
- micro-interventions
- multigenerational use
- policy change
- post-conflict rehabilitation
- public health
- public safety and security
- public space assessment
- rapid urbanization
- refugees and migrants
- social inclusion and human rights
- sports and recreation
- transportation and infrastructure
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.