The program, run in partnership with the World Food Program USA<\/strong>, targets students aged 10-18, giving them a platform<\/strong> to combine creativity, research and technology to address real-world issues<\/strong>. Students spent seven weeks researching<\/strong>, brainstorming and playtesting their games, developing both problem-solving skills and teamwork<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Games Industry Africa said: \u201cAfrica\u2019s gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing<\/strong> in the world, with a rising generation of developers, artists and storytellers eager to make their mark. Programs like Games for Change are helping bridge the gap between education<\/strong> and innovation<\/strong>, empowering students to use technology not only to play but to build and solve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n By using tools like Scratch <\/strong>and Unity<\/strong>, students are designing games that educate players about healthy diets<\/strong> and reducing food waste. Ecole Ronsard<\/strong> in Ghana produced a game that won the \u201cBest Outplay Hunger Game\u201d category, combining storytelling, strategy<\/strong> and educational elements to tackle hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Games Industry Africa added: \u201cOutplay Hunger\u2019 isn\u2019t just a theme, it\u2019s a metaphor for empowerment<\/strong>. It challenges students to imagine a world where technology<\/strong> nourishes both minds and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The challenge highlights the growing influence<\/strong> of African student developers, showing that with access to technology and mentorship, they can produce innovative solutions that address pressing social issues. Nearly 760 million <\/strong>people face hunger worldwide, and about one-fifth of all food produced is lost or wasted, emphasising the real-world relevance<\/strong> of these student-led games.<\/p>\n\n\nHands-on gaming for social change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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