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 […]
UNLEASH Climate Action Partnership Hack
UNLEASH partnered with Last Mile Climate to bring together 60 sustainability advocates for a one-day Hack to develop solutions related to solar-electric cooking, reforestation, and recycling in displacement settings in sub-Saharan Africa.
The program happened simultaneously in three different locations: Nairobi, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; and Copenhagen, Denmark.
UNLEASH Hack Greenland: Climate change in the Arctic
To frame concrete problems and develop solutions that address these changing weather patterns, 32 engineering students of the Extreme Climate and Physical Nature course at the Danish Technical University (DTU) Campus in the Greenlandic city of Sisimiut participated in an UNLEASH Hack as part of their studies.
UNLEASH Hack Morocco: AI for Disaster Risk Reduction
UNLEASH Hack Morocco, a two-day hybrid hackathon held in Rabat at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), gathered 40 young minds from various African nations to tackle climate challenges and disaster risk reduction (DRR) with artificial intelligence (AI).
7 Tips from UNLEASH to Bring Your Idea to Life
7 Tips from UNLEASH to Bring Your Idea to Life Did you know that many new initiatives fail due to a lack of understanding user needs at every stage of development? From problem framing to implementation, the UNLEASH Innovation Methodology emphasizes the importance of grasping user perspectives. Here’s how you can master user testing: Test […]