Category: UNLEASH Hacks
UNLEASH Amazon will incorporate Participatory Voting
UNLEASH Amazon will incorporate Participatory Voting UNLEASH Amazon is bringing together changemakers representing the 9 states of the Brazilian Legal Amazon, with 80% of participants identifying themselves as being part of Indigenous and Traditional Communities (incl. Quilombola, Riverside, Extractive, and many more). At UNLEASH, we believe that those closest to the problem, are best […]
Inclusive economic growth in Ibadan
Inclusive economic growth in Ibadan Author: Goodness Balogun, Organizing Team Member of UNLEASH Hack Ibadan UNLEASH Hack Ibadan, held on August 23 and 24, 2024, was a transformative experience for 23 Talents passionate about creating a better future. The Hack challenged participants to develop innovative solutions for job creation and economic empowerment, aligning with Sustainable […]
Health for sustainable economic development in Tanzania
Health for sustainable economic development in Tanzania Author: Victor Champoa Mavare, Organizing Team Member of UNLEASH Hack Tanzania UNLEASH Hack Tanzania, focused on health for sustainable economic development, happened on September 7 and 9, 2024, in Dar es Salaam. It brought together 13 innovative thinkers who used the UNLEASH Innovation Methodology, based on human-centered design […]
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 […]