Episode: Build for Community – Tackling Loneliness Through Creative Connection!

This episode inspires children to explore social awareness, community care, and emotional intelligence, while learning and playing hands-on. Welcome to the Build the Change: Planet People Podcast, brought to you by the LEGO Group and The Day!

In this heartwarming episode, hosts Natalie Rodden and Priya Chauhan challenge young listeners aged 7–14 to design a creative project that helps people feel less lonely and more connected in their community.

Theme: Build for Community – A Build for Belonging Challenge.

This episode focuses on "Build for Community," a challenge within the Build for Belonging series! Grab your LEGO® bricks, recycled materials, or art supplies and start building something that brings people together and helps tackle loneliness in imaginative, meaningful ways.

Special Guest:

Andrea Wigfield Co-Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness, Andrea shares real insights about why loneliness matters and how young people can be part of the solution.

Who is this for?

• Teachers & Educators
• Use for design thinking or social/community themed sessions.
• Home Schoolers & Clubs
• Great for LEGO Clubs, after-school and breakfast clubs.
• Families – A fun way to explore empathy and connection through creativity.

You can build as you listen!

Interactive Elements:

• Build for Community – Design something that helps people feel more connected.
• Empathy in Action – Explore how kindness and design can reduce loneliness.
• Make a Difference – Create a build that supports your local community.
• Join the Competition – Share your idea to win amazing LEGO prizes!
• Enter here: https://buildthechange.theday.co.uk/competition
• Share your ideas with us! Upload your design to the #buildthechangegallery https://buildthechange.theday.co.uk/inspiration-gallery/ (note: this won’t be counted as a competition entry)

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