Name: Hack4Girls
Start: 2017-11-03T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2017-11-05T14:30:00+01:00
Location: Papirøen

Hack4Girls

These organizations and companies have joined forces to make the #Hack4Girls hackathon happen:Maternity FoundationSave The Children - DenmarkUnited Nations Population Fund- UNFPAThe Danish Ministry of Foreign AffairsAtea Future GrowthMicrosoft

HACK4GIRLS - CREATING NEW SOLUTIONS FOR REFUGEE GIRLS AND WOMEN 
Join us for a weekend to create solutions of tomorrow and improve the lives of refugee girls and women in Sub-Saharan Africa. You will be working with like-minded people from different industries and backgrounds. Together, we will apply technology, creativity and innovation to make a difference for those who need it the most - let’s #Hack4Girls 
 
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We invite you to be a part of #Hack4Girls - a hackathon focusing on the challenges of forcibly displaced women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The hackathon brings together people from the NGO, tech and startup worlds to help the millions of girls and young women displaced by conflict and war.
 
 
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: People with the mindset and passion to come up with solutions that can make a difference in the future. We are inviting talents from a range of fields, including frontend- and software developers, IT/data architects, innovators and designers. 
 
 
THE CHALLENGES:
The hackathon teams will be asked to come up with a technological solution to one or more of the following challenges within the realm of girls and women's reproductive and sexual health and rights: 
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Access to youth-friendly information and services on sexual and reproductive health 
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Access to safe social networks and protected spaces  
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Availability and access to assessment tools to enhance mapping and insight into the target group’s whereabouts and needs
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 You will be part of a team of peers with an equal passion for solving global challenges. During the weekend you will get the opportunity to come up with new solutions, learn from others, and connect with our mentors and decision-makers who will attend the hackathon weekend and the grand finale on Tuesday, November 7. For the finale, the teams will present their solutions in front of a number of high-level guests, including the Minister for Development Cooperation, Ulla Tørnæs, entrepreneur Jimmy Maymann, Microsoft, investors and developers. 
 PRIZE:
The winning team will receive international incubation support worth 25.000 DKK. for further development of their solution .
 
 
REGISTRATION:
You can register alone or as a team. You do not need a specific idea or prior experience in the field - we are looking for anyone who wants to help find new solutions to these crucial issues.
 
 
Let's #Hack4Girls together - we look forward to seeing you! 
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FAQs
 
Background - why are we organizing this event? 
Millions of girls and young women have been displaced by conflict and war. Displacement heightens their vulnerability to gender-based violence, HIV infection, unwanted pregnancy, maternal death, forced and early marriage, trafficking and rape. UNFPA (the United Nations Population Fund) estimates that 61 percent of maternal deaths take place in countries affected by humanitarian crisis or fragile conditions. In humanitarian settings, health services such as family planning, antenatal care and skilled birth attendants can be hard to come by. Life-saving reproductive health services are as vital as water, food and shelter in an emergency.  
The hackathon focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa, a region that is among those most affected by displacements and with the highest rates of maternal mortality. (<A HREF="https://data.unicef.org/topic/maternal-health/maternal-mortality/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://data.unicef.org/topic/maternal-health/maternal-mortality/</A>) 
 Who are the organizers behind the #Hack4Girls initiative?
These organizations and companies have joined forces to make #Hack4Girls hackathon happen: 
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<A HREF="http://www.maternity.dk" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maternity Foundation </A>
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<A HREF="https://redbarnet.dk/om-red-barnet/save-the-children-denmark/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Save The Children - Denmark  </A>
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<A HREF="https://redbarnet.dk/om-red-barnet/save-the-children-denmark/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">United Nations Population Fund</A><A HREF="https://redbarnet.dk/om-red-barnet/save-the-children-denmark/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> - UNFPA </A>
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<A HREF="https://redbarnet.dk/om-red-barnet/save-the-children-denmark/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A><A HREF="http://um.dk/en" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs </A>
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<A HREF="http://um.dk/en" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A><A HREF="https://www.atea.dk/om-atea/future-growth/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Atea Future Growth </A>
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<A HREF="https://www.atea.dk/om-atea/future-growth/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A><A HREF="https://www.microsoft.com/da-dk" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Microsoft</A>
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Who are we creating solutions for? 
We have decided to focus on forcibly displaced women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa. Displacement heightens their vulnerability to gender-based violence, HIV infection, unwanted pregnancy, maternal death, forced and early marriage, trafficking and rape.  
 
How long is the hackathon?
36 hours.
 Will there be food and refreshments during the weekend?
Yes, all meals and beverages are included. We see it as one of our most important jobs is to make sure that our hackathon participants have a clear head, a smile on their face and great energy levels during the weekend so they can come up with amazing solutions If you have special food requirements, please let us know in advance. Are there a minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Yes, the minimum age is 18.  
 Briefing and background materials
The complex challenges will be illustrated by personal stories and direct input from the target areas. The hackathon will begin with a thorough introduction from relevant experts in the field. You will also have access to mentors from both tech and development work during the 36 hours. Prior to the hackathon, you will have access to a number of briefing materials on the issues.
 
 
What's next when I have signed up? 
You will receive the detailed schedule and more information of the hackathon following registration. 
Three finalists will proceed to present their solutions at the finale event which takes place the following Tuesday, November 7th, 3pm-6pm, at Papirhallen. All participants are invited to showcase their solution at a networking reception following the finale - please mark your calendars today to make sure you can make it and support your peers!
  
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For questions, please contact Ulla Dubgaard from Atea
Email: Ulla.Dubgaard@atea.dk

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