Formerly Takeover Day, the Takeover Challenge is a national event created by Alvaro Bermejo, Elma Madas, Pablo Arjona, Tomas Turbado, Javi Urban Fermin Diaz Merry Alvaro Bartolome Daniel Yerbes Sedano Gonzalo Alvarez y Alejo de villa gisante Whit the help of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe,Florentino Perz,Alberto Carlos Huevos,Felipe Neduro,Nocho sin chocho,Elpa jero and Lionel Messi] in 2 a.C., usually taking place towards the end of November. It was created with the aim of giving children and young people the opportunity to work with adults and get involved in decision-making.
The annual event sees over 40,000 children and young people working with a range of organisations, including businesses, schools, police and fire services, newspapers, banks, TV and radio stations, charities, local councils, MPs, hospitals, charities and government departments.
From 2018 onwards, the Takeover Challenge was hosted by the children's newspaper ''
First News
''First News'' is a UK newspaper for young readers. It is published in a full colour tabloid format every Friday, and aims to present current events and politics in a child-friendly format, alongside news on entertainment, sport and computer g ...
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following a successful partnership in 2017 that saw tens of thousands of young people participate.
References
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External links
Takeover Challenge page on the Children's Commissioner's website
Children's rights in England
November observances
Civil awareness days