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 […]
Accelerating economic growth in Pakistan
Accelerating economic growth in Pakistan Author: Organizing Team, UNLEASH Hack Pakistan In the dynamic landscape of Pakistan’s economy, small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures hold immense potential to drive growth and foster resilience. However, they often face critical challenges such as limited access to resources, infrastructure, and support. To address these challenges and catalyze sustainable economic […]
Disrupting youth unemployment in Malawi
Disrupting youth unemployment in Malawi Author: Organising Team, UNLEASH Hack Malawi UNLEASH Hack Malawi, in partnership with the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) Innovation Hub, brought together 21 young talents for a 2-day hackathon focused on tackling youth unemployment in Malawi. Youth unemployment in Malawi among individuals aged 18-35 stands at over […]
UNLEASH Amazon: A Week of Innovation in the Heart of the Amazon Rainforest
UNLEASH Amazon: A Week of Innovation in the Heart of the Amazon Rainforest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE2PYozcA5k The UNLEASH Amazon Innovation Lab brought together over a hundred young changemakers to tackle some of the most pressing environmental challenges faced by communities in the Amazon region. Focused on the themes of Environmental Protection and Accountability and Sustainable Economic Development […]
Tackling food security in the Philippines
Tackling food security in the Philippines Author: Abad Enriquez, Team Lead, UNLEASH Hack Philippines Organizing Team UNLEASH Hack Philippines brought together 38 young talents from the Cagayan Valley region to develop food security and smart city solutions by leveraging their community connections. The Hack was co-hosted by iDeaTech 2024 from DISC-TBI. The program spanned two […]