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Tech Solutions for Yemen’s Economic Recovery

Tech Solutions for Yemen’s Economic Recovery Author: Organizing Team, UNLEASH Hack Yemen Amid Yemen’s social-political climate, small businesses and young entrepreneurs face critical challenges, including limited resources and mentorship, which hinder growth and economic recovery. In response, UNLEASH Hack Yemen, co-organized with Renewal Youth Organization, was held from November 28 to 30, in hybrid format […]

Mental health for refugees in Uganda

Mental health for refugees in Uganda Author: Organizing Team, UNLEASH Hack Uganda On November 21 and 22 UNLEASH Hack Uganda took place with a focus on mental health solutions for refugees. The virtual Hack brought together 20 participants from mental health and refugee backgrounds to collaborate on addressing mental health challenges faced by refugee communities. […]

Building climate resilient urban areas in Kigali

Building climate resilient urban areas in Kigali Author: Organizing Team, UNLEASH Hack Kigali UNLEASH Hack Kigali brought together university students, recent graduates, and professionals to tackle climate challenges specific to Kigali’s urban landscape such as flooding, heat waves, sustainable agriculture, and infrastructure strain. The Hack which happened from November 2 to 3, in Kigali, Rwanda, […]

Catalyzing indigenous climate action in Bolivia

Catalyzing indigenous climate action in Bolivia Author: Organizing Team, UNLEASH Hack Bolivia UNLEASH Hack Bolivia was a virtual program that provided an opportunity for dedicated Talents, Facilitators, and Experts to collaboratively explore climate and gender challenges, with a special focus on Bolivia’s indigenous communities. For 2 days, the participants strove to propose 3 ideas to […]

Innovating for heritage in Kampala

Innovating for heritage in Kampala Autor: Haruna Juma Zingo Zal, Organizing Team, UNLEASH Hack Kampala UNLEASH Hack in Kampala was a 2-day program filled with passionate discussions, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions to tackle climate change’s impact on Uganda’s cultural heritage. Held at the Ministry of ICT’s Innovation Hub, the Hack brought together 23 Talents […]

Building climate and food resilience in Lusaka

Building climate and food resilience in Lusaka Author: Chibwe Lumpa – Communications Lead, UNLEASH Hack Lusaka Organizing Team Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, is a city with over 60% of its population living in informal settlements. Frequent climate-induced shocks to the food system have exacerbated hunger and affected the city’s socio-economic resilience. UNLEASH Hack Lusaka brought together […]