Build for Belonging, Build for Community

13th May 2026

🎧 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.