In times of global crisis, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — but real change begins when we move from empathy to action.
Gaza’s infrastructure has been devastated, with 92% of homes damaged or destroyed and 90% of the population (1.9 million people) displaced. Families have lost not only their homes, but their sense of safety and dignity.
A House of Hope invites young Australians to become part of the solution — to reimagine what shelter means and help restore dignity to families in Gaza.
This is more than a competition. It’s a call for compassion-driven design, where creativity meets purpose.
The Challenge
We are calling on high school and university learners across Australia to design a compact, dignified home for displaced families in Gaza.
Your task:
- Learn about the humanitarian housing crisis
- Design a solution that is safe, sustainable, and culturally sensitive
- Submit a digital plan or physical model that restores hope and dignity
- Win recognition, mentorship, and up to $10,000 in prizes
This is your chance to stand up for humanity and turn compassion into action.
Design Criteria
Your home design should be:
- Compact — max 30 sqm and suitable for up to 5 people
- Affordable — around AUD $5,000 per unit
- Easy to assemble — prefabricated, modular, foldable, or flat-packed
- Sustainable and weather-resilient
- Quickly relocatable in emergencies
- Accessible for people with disabilities
- Light in weight, practical for transport
- Encouraged to use recycled or repurposed materials, including items salvaged from war-damaged buildings — honoring both sustainability and community resilience
Eligibility
- Open to learners in Years 7–12 and university learners in Australia
- Individual or team entries (up to 4 students per team)
- No design or architecture experience required — just creativity, compassion, and purpose
Timeline & Key Dates
- 18 August 2025: Registrations Open
- 27 October 2025: Submissions Close
- November 2025: Finalists Contacted
- 1 December 2025: Winners Announced at Unity Grammar’s Visioneers Event
Prizes & Recognition
- Win $10,000 in prizes:
- $5,000 cash prize
- $5,000 contribution to a project in Gaza in your name
- Top designs will:
- Be 3D-printed and showcased at schools
- Be featured at the Visioneers Event
- Inspire real-world housing solutions for Gaza
Why AusRelief?
At AusRelief, we believe in restoring lives with dignity and purpose.
- Active programs in Gaza and beyond
- A focus on empowerment, not charity
- Transparent, impactful, and community-driven initiatives
When you join this challenge, you join a global movement to rebuild hope.
Take the First Step
Be the architect of something greater.
- Lead with compassion
- Design with purpose
- Rebuild lives with dignity
How to Enter
- Register your interest via TBA
- Submit a digital plan (using tools like Tinkercad, SketchUp, Minecraft, or Canva)
or a physical model (handcrafted or 3D-printed) to TBA
