One person can change the future of eight billion.
Global population challenges are real. Make a video to share your solution.
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By taking part in the World of 8 Billion student video contest, you can share your ideas on how to tackle global problems related to population growth.
Think critically about these global challenges and share what you think we should do to fix them.
Winning Videos from this Year’s Contest Topics
Human population issues remain central to the contest, but the specific global challenges we address change each year.
See 2025 Winning Videos!
1st Place
Child Wellbeing
Rukhshona Isakova, Ismatulloh Bakhtiyorov, and Yulduz Juliboyeva »
Presidential School in Jizzakh City, Uzbekistan
1st Place
Rainforest Ecosystems
Anwitha Aruva & Hannah Allas »
Santa Clara High School Santa Clara, CA
1st Place
Sanitation
David Unatin & Danny Unatin »
Manhattan Beach Middle School Manhattan Beach, CA
1st Place
Sanitation
Lynette Mujaasi Kaye »
Viva College School Jinja, Busoga region - Wairaka, Uganda
Want to see yourself among the winners?
2025-2026 contest entries open in early September!
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Teacher Resources
Use the free lesson plans in your classroom, explore the ‘Quick Trip to 8 Billion’ wall chart, or assign the video contest to your class.
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