Join us for the 2025 Grand Finale at Okanagan College! We invite you (and your team) to tackle issues related to the 17 United Nations’ Global Goals. With guidance and support from partners and mentors, you will develop your idea into a meaningful, sustainable and feasible project to present to your community. Top teams receive funding and support to make their ideas a reality.

Arts for Education will bring the vibrant Okanagan community together through an event where creativity and artistic expression unite people of all ages and backgrounds, and inspire positive change. This event showcases the diverse talents of local artists and performers well creating lasting connections between our community and the global cause of education. Download the flyer at the button below for details and watch this space!

"A Taste of Home' celebrates the diverse cultures thriving in the Okanagan through a festival of ethnic foods and multicultural entertainment. 'Home', wherever that 'home' may have originally been, brings to mind the ordinary but, oh so special, foods eaten, stories told, the dances, varied musical instruments, visual art, & the gathering of extended family & neighbours.

"A Taste of Home' introduces some of the many 'homes' which together build our Okanagan community and gives 'a taste' of each! We may be reluctant to try foods from 'other' homes but at smaller sizes & very low prices we are more likely to try & they may become favourites in our own homes as well! The stage show and foyer displays include authentic mini-performances so no matter your particular taste, something will be there to match it ... & to expand it! A party for the whole community!

Arts for Social Change calls on students to raise awareness about world issues through their artistic craft. Youth ages 5-25 are invited to submit an original artistic piece reflecting the Sustainable Development Goal or global issue they are committed to. Dance, music, video, spoken word, visual arts, textile arts and other art forms are used to bring public awareness and calls to action on Global Issues. Public gallery space and live presentation spots will be given to top projects.

The Sustainable Development Challenge 2025

co-presented by

Beem Credit Union and Holar Developments

in partnership with

Global Citizen Events and Impact Toolbox

Reconcili-Action Open Mic Night Drumming, Poetry, Music, Fresh Bannock and Tea (cash Donation) to support KFS Elders Program

Kelowna, BC. February 22nd, 2024

This live event will inspire as student team finalists showcase their projects aligned with the SDGs, alongside captivating youth performance artists.

Join us to witness young visionaries and artists present their creative ideas in order to fund impactful, positive change.

Global Citizen Events is proud to present the Grand Finale of the 2023 Sustainable Development Challenge on Thursday February 23rd from 6-9 PM at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Entry to this inspiring event is free to the general public and open to all ages.