In 2009, the popularity of the World Diabetes Day Blue Monument Challenge was confirmed with 1036 monuments and buildings lighting in blue to mark World Diabetes Day. In 2010, the initiative will continue, with the aim of strengthening the link between the lightings and diabetes by encouraging the global diabetes community to use the blue lightings as the venue for all World Diabetes Day-related grassroots activities and events.

Particular focus will be placed on activities promoting physical activity, with the aim of stimulating participation, particularly of people with diabetes, and interactivity in order to convey a positive and empowering message.

• View a short video about the Blue Monument Challenge.
• Download our Lighting Guide for information on how you can get a building to light up.
• Download the list of buildings and monuments that lit in blue in 2009.

If you have already managed to secure a lighting in your area, please send the name of the confirmed monument to communications@idf.org.