mtvU and Kaiser looking for games to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS
Last year, when MTV announced their competition for games about the crisis in Darfur, it was a real inspiration to Susana, who had already been thinking and working on a similar topic for her thesis. The result was Darfur is Dying, of course. I'm wondering if this new announcement might spark a similar reaction. (In case anyone needs a stronger hint, that was a challenge to everyone.)
From the press release:
"mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, and the Kaiser Family Foundation today announced the "Change the Course of HIV Challenge" – a competition offering college students digital tools to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people in the United States. The challenge asks gamers, activists or any student with a great idea to propose a viral, Web-based video game concept to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS among 15-24 year olds in the US and to promote personal action in response to the epidemic. The winning individual or team will work with mtvU and the Kaiser Family Foundation – which are committing $75,000 to the development and marketing of the game – to see their idea realized."
More info at the site.