WINNERS ANNOUNCED:

First place: FoodFlow

Second place: VacSeed

Third place: GeoVision 3.0

Congratulations to all of the winners!

THEME ANNOUNCED: SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)

About the hackathon

General

The Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) and its 1,600 subsidiaries have come together to host our fourth GNEC Hackathon! We encourage those passionate about engineering, technology, and programming to join this event to demonstrate their skills while competing for prizes such as internships and mentorships with our partners

Why Us

GNEC is well-connected to the UN and has a global network of NGOs. You can tap into this network during and after this hackathon.

Our partners will also host various workshops where they will teach new technological concepts while also offering insight into their mission and the work they have done. The workshops are a great opportunity to explore one’s interests and possible career paths.

Theme

IMPORTANT CHANGES THIS YEAR!!

In past GNEC Hackathons, we’ve embraced the full range of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as our theme, giving participants the freedom to choose their focus. This year, we’re adding a bit of suspense! The specific theme for our fourth hackathon—a specific 1-2 UN SDGs—will be unveiled during the opening ceremony. This shift comes directly from received feedback, as many participants expressed a desire for a more unified theme to align projects toward shared goals. Please stay tuned!

Get started

Join our Discord server (https://discord.gg/n5pcCHcGC6) and meet with everyone else involved in the hackathon. You are welcome to make your own team but if you don't have teammates, our Discord server is a great place to look for a team. The opening ceremony will provide further information regarding the hackathon and the working period will commence shortly after. Be creative, make new friends, and above all, have fun!

Requirements

What to Submit

As mentioned above, participants will be tasked with creating a project that revolves around the UN SDGs. Each team will submit a short 2-5 minute video that shows off their project, how it relates to the theme for the hackathon, and what issue they intend to resolve through their project. Additionally, teams should upload a work file; this file should be either a ZIP file of the source code for an app or website or a slideshow or PDF for their product or business plan.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$10,000 in prizes

Internship @ Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC)

1 winner

The Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) is a storied nonprofit that has, for 60 years, partnered with the United Nations to guarantee a voice at the decision-making table for civil society leaders. And that role has never been more critical, as the world battles a global pandemic and a planet-threatening climate crisis, among other challenges. The first-place winners will have the opportunity to intern with GNEC, bringing their unique skillsets to the decision-making table.

Internship @ World Assembly of Youth (WAY)

1 winner

The World Assembly of Youth (WAY) is the international coordinating body of national youth councils and national youth organizations, with 140 member organizations from all continents. WAY aims to represent its members in international organizations and institutions while promoting the work of voluntary youth organizations worldwide. The second-place winners will have the opportunity to intern with WAY and apply their skillsets to the mission of promoting youth worldwide.

Art of Problem Solving Gift Cards

3 winners

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is an educational organization that provides a comprehensive online platform, books, and resources aimed at advanced students interested in mathematics and problem-solving.

2x $25 gift cards for 1st place
2x $25 gift cards for 2nd place
1x $25 gift cards for 3rd place

Judges

Ediola Pashollari
Secretary General @ World Assembly of Youth | President @ GNEC

OTU Uwem Robert
Principal Senior Adviser @ African Youth Movement | President @ GNEC

Guruji H.H. Dileepkumar Thankappan
President @ World Yoga Community | International Vice President @ GNEC

Connie Sobon Sensor
Chief Representative to UN @ LWVUS | New York Vice President @ GNEC

Brian Muzas
Treasurer @ GNEC

Sandra Timmermann
Representative to UN @ International Federation on Ageing | Secretary @ GNEC

Shennon Sequeira
Director @ GNEC

Dayana Blanco Galo
Director @ GNEC

Jane Colvin
Director @ LWVUS

Christina Chen
Intern @ World Assembly of Youth

Kelland Hong
Intern @ World Assembly of Youth

Ray Zhang
Intern @ World Assembly of Youth

Aarushi Ammavajjala
Intern @ World Assembly of Youth

Judging Criteria

Impact
How well does the project address one or more of the United Nations SDGs? What potential impact does the project have on environmental, social, and economic sustainability?
Innovation
How original and creative is the proposed solution? Does the project showcase novel approaches or technologies to tackle sustainability issues?
Feasibility and Scalability
Is the project technically feasible and achievable within the given timeframe and resources? How scalable is the solution? Can it be applied to a broader context or replicated in different settings?
Design
How user-friendly and intuitive is the solution for end-users? Does the project consider practicality and user experience in its design and implementation?
Presentation
How clear and compelling is the team's presentation of their project? Does the team effectively communicate their ideas, objectives, and results to the judges and audience?