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 […]
Designing a better future: unpacking UNLEASH Rwanda
As part of our mission, we are committed to host an Innovation Lab on every continent before 2030. A little over a month ago, we hosted the latest UNLEASH Innovation Lab and, this time around, it took place on the African continent for the very first time. In Kigali, Rwanda, we welcomed 1000 young changemakers to spend a week creating solutions for a sustainable future.
The Mastercard Foundation to support the ICT and Youth in Work Track during UNLEASH Rwanda
UNLEASH has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation and their partner Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESParterns) to promote their shared ambition to support young people’s skills development and access to decent work and livelihoods.
Denmark partners with UNLEASH
This collaboration will enable young change makers from the African continent to co-create solutions impacting communities across the continent.
The Hempel Foundation will support the Climate Action and Land Use Track in UNLEASH Rwanda
The Foundation has been a long-term partner of UNLEASH, enabling worldwide youth to engage in our Innovation Labs, annual incubation program, and localized Hackathons.