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Inception of the Project

Promoting peace requires dialogue. An AI-based app for community mediation can facilitate conflict resolution, aligning with SDG 16’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research mediation tools : Contact a local community center (with a teacher’s help) to learn about conflict resolution needs. List 10–15 app features (e.g., mediation prompts).
  • Set up Python : Install Python and VS Code (free). Follow a Streamlit tutorial. .
  • Design the app : Plan an app for mediation (e.g., “Dallas Peace Builder”). Sketch the interface with chat and resource features.
  • Code the app : Use Streamlit for the interface and pandas for data storage. Test with sample conflicts.
  • Test with users : Share with classmates or a community group. Ask if it’s userfriendly and effective. Fix issues like unclear prompts.
  • Share with the community : Distribute to a nonprofit via Google Drive . Include a user guide.

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Inception of the Project

Justice improves mental health. A campaign to promote mental health access in underserved communities can support SDG 16’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research mental health access : Read about health equity on WHO.int . Ask a local clinic (with adult help) about community needs.
  • Plan the campaign : Plan 3–5 workshops or flyers on mental health justice (e.g., access awareness). Outline content on paper.
  • Create materials : Use Canva to design flyers or presentations. Ask a teacher for feedback.
  • Add translations : Include a flyer in Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
  • Share the campaign : Distribute flyers at a community center or host workshops with school permission.
  • Get feedback : Use a Google Form to ask participants if the campaign was helpful. Use feedback to improve.

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Inception of the Project

Social justice fosters equity. A business plan for a social justice startup can promote fair institutions, aligning with SDG 16’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research social justice : Learn about equity on UN.org . Talk to a local entrepreneur (with adult supervision) about needs.
  • Plan the business : Create a plan for a forestry startup (e.g., reforestation services) with 3–5 goals. Outline the plan on paper.
  • Create materials : Use Canva to design a business plan or pitch deck, including budget and impact. Keep it professional.
  • Find mentors : Ask local business leaders (with adult help) to review the plan. Get school permission to present it.
  • Test the plan : Share with a school club or nonprofit. Ask if it’s feasible and impactful. Adjust based on feedback.
  • Share with the community : Present to a local organization via Google Drive .

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Inception of the Project

Conflict resolution fosters peace. An AI-based chatbot for conflict resolution can promote dialogue, aligning with SDG 16’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research conflict resolution : Learn about mediation on UN.org . Contact a local community center (with adult help) about needs.
  • Plan the chatbot : Design an AI-based chatbot with dialogue prompts. Sketch the setup, including NLP integration.
  • Develop the chatbot : Use Python with TensorFlow for NLP. Test with sample dialogues.
  • Test the model : Validate with simulated conflicts. Ask a teacher if the chatbot is effective.
  • Improve the design : Adjust based on feedback, optimizing dialogue flow. Ensure it’s practical for community use.
  • Share with the community : Share the chatbot with a nonprofit via Google Drive .

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Inception of the Project

Raising awareness fosters justice. A blog series on peace and justice can engage communities, aligning with SDG 16’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research peace and justice : Read about equity on UN.org . Interview a local nonprofit leader (with adult supervision) about community needs.
  • Plan the blogs : Plan a series of 3–5 blog posts on justice topics, like fair access to resources. Outline each post’s argument on paper.
  • Write the blogs : Use Google Docs to write the posts, ensuring clarity and impact. Ask a teacher for feedback.
  • Add translations : Translate one post into Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
  • Share the blogs : Publish on a school website or community platform. Get permission from a school or nonprofit.
  • Get feedback : Ask readers to fill out a Google Form about the blogs’ impact. Use feedback to revise.

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