ICT for Youth Agripreneurship in Benin
ICT for Youth Agripreneurship in Benin Author: Samuel Kohoué TOHOUEGNON, Communication Lead, UNLEASH Hack Benin On August 22 and 23, 2024, UNLEASH Hack Bénin brought together over 90 passionate young Talents to co-create 19 digital solutions aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector in Benin. Hosted at EPITECH Cotonou, the program began with a vibrant opening […]
Climate sustainability and smart agriculture in Burundi
Climate sustainability and smart agriculture in Burundi Author: UNLEASH Hack Burundi Organizing Team UNLEASH Hack Burundi emphasized the importance of quality education, decent work, and climate action to tackle environmental challenges and develop sustainable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 28 Talents who joined the program employed a design thinking approach, […]
Youth employment in Rwanda through digital innovation
Youth employment in Rwanda through digital innovation Author: Dukundimana Toussaint, UNLEASH Hack Rwanda Organizing Team Member After the Innovation Lab in Rwanda, our community in the region is as engaged as ever and there are not one but four UNLEASH Hacks scheduled to take place in the land of a thousand hills this year! The […]
Fostering Financial Inclusion in Cameroon
Fostering Financial Inclusion in Cameroon Author: Frank Abaiweh, Communication Lead, UNLEASH Hack Cameroon On August 23 and 24, 2024, in the heart of Silicon Mountain Buea, Cameroon, Mountain Hub hosted UNLEASH Hack Cameroon, a two-day innovation sprint focused on developing solutions for financial inclusion, aligning with SDGs 1 and 10. The event brought together over […]
Accelerating Health Literacy in the Sinai Region, Egypt
Accelerating Health Literacy in the Sinai Region, Egypt Author: Nahla Swelam, UNLEASH Hack Sinai Organizing Team Lead Sinai University in Egypt partnered with UNLEASH to host their inaugural hackathon at the university’s Qantara branch. The two-day program, themed “Towards a Better Health Culture,” marked a significant step in enhancing health literacy aligned with the Sustainable […]
UNLEASH Talents Spark Innovative Solutions for Climate Action in Pakistan
UNLEASH Talents Spark Innovative Solutions for Climate Action in Pakistan Author: Zainab Tariq Ali, Communications Lead YGA UNLEASH Hackathon The UNLEASH Climate Catalyst Hackathon brought together passionate youth from across Pakistan to develop actionable solutions for climate challenges. Over two days, 29 participants collaborated virtually, brainstormed ideas, and pitched innovative solutions. Seven teams tackled crucial […]
UNLEASH Talents Innovate Solutions for Climate and Environmental Challenges in Somalia
UNLEASH Talents Innovate Solutions for Climate and Environmental Challenges in Somalia Author: Juweria Garcade On August 14th and 15th, the Institute of Climate Change and Environment hosted the first-ever UNLEASH Hack Somalia, sponsored by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Bringing together 37 local youth to tackle pressing environmental and climate issues affecting […]
UNLEASH Hack London: Gender Health Equity
UNLEASH Hack London: Gender Health Equity Author: Lissy Bäumler, Organizing Team Member of the UNLEASH Hack. Women make up 50% of the global population. However, only 43% of clinical trials reported sex and ethnicity data between 2000-2020, and 96% of drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the US (FDA) have a significantly […]
International Youth Day: the role of digitalization for the SDGs
International Youth Day: the role of digitalization for the SDGs The theme of this International Youth Day: “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” highlights the crucial role of digital tools and technologies in helping young people to drive the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Youth at the Forefront of Impact Technology and […]
UNLEASH Amazon: A Regional Innovation Lab for Brazilian Changemakers
UNLEASH Amazon: A Regional Innovation Lab for Brazilian Changemakers The Amazon Basin is home to the largest rainforest and the richest biodiversity ecosystem on the planet. One in ten species lives there, with a new species being discovered every three days [1]. However, climate change and deforestation are rapidly advancing, causing severe challenges to the […]