UNICEF INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND DESIGN

I participated in the Playright Inclusive Playground Charity Art Workshop with my family a while back. The goal of the workshop was to learn, design and create a model of an inclusive playground that would be showcased in the UNICEF Inclusive Play Space Design Ideas Competitions Prize Presentation at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.  

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Before this, I had not heard about the concept of inclusive playground before, and I was humbled by my ignorance of not considering the accessibility of physically challenged children to different park facilities. I was glad to have participated in this charity art workshop, so that I could become more aware and compassionate towards the less fortunate. The ramp leading up to the slide is geared towards making it more accessible for kids using wheelchairs. 

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This experience opened my eyes and helped me become more observant towards the people in our community who aren’t able to access the facilities we take for granted. 

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It also piqued my interest in youth advocacy, and as I grew older, it blossomed into advocating for underprivileged children’ education in Hong Kong. Once my school life became more hectic, I would often stop to appreciate what I had, as I realized that this wasn’t the case for everyone. It led me to join other youth organizations in Hong Kong, in hopes of providing a better education for those in my generation.