The Kurdistan Foundation has launched “Ten Problems, Ten Solutions,” an innovative youth lab designed to mobilize young people across the Kurdistan Region to identify and solve real community problems.
for ten months, very month, ten problems are selected from community submissions, with the goal of solving 100 local challenges in one year. The initiative prioritizes transparency and diversity, requiring 40% female participation and 20% representation from underrepresented communities, ensuring that young people from all backgrounds can take part.
Built as a new 12 × 6m fully equipped innovation hub, the space is designed with modern construction, large windows, acoustic interiors, collaborative furniture, and essential technology such as smart screens, Wi-Fi, and solar-backed power. The hub accommodates 25 participants, providing a safe, creative, and inclusive environment where youth turn community issues into practical, fast-track solutions.
Problems are collected through online forms, while the outreach process happens through hub drop boxes, community outreach, and partner referrals. Participants sign a Youth Participation Pledge committing to neutrality, collaboration, and ethical engagement.
The problem submitter, develops a short action plan with clear steps, expected outcomes, and a budget capped at $1,000. Solutions must be community-rooted, feasible within 2–3 weeks and documented with measurable results such as before-and-after evidence or community testimonials.
At its core, Ten ProblemsTen Solutions is more than a youth program, it is a community movement. It positions young people as fixers, creators, and changemakers, driving local development through creativity, collaboration, and civic engagement across the Kurdistan Region.
