UNESCO 2023 Fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon for Course

UNESCO 2023 Fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon for Course
  •  Course
  •  01-Aug-2023
  •   Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

The UNESCO annual Global Media and Information Literacy Week is a major occasion for stakeholders to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “Media and Information Literacy for All.”

The Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon is an integral part of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week Youth Agenda Forum. It is an opportunity for young people and youth organizations worldwide to participate in creating innovative MIL learning in meaningful ways. Following the previous four successful editions, the fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon will be held during Global MIL Week 2023.

UNESCO and partners call on youth worldwide to participate in this virtual hackathon to design innovative solutions to a defined set of social challenges, in connection with the year’s theme: “Youth powering media and information literacy in digital spaces.”

Youth from schools, universities, youth centers, youth organizations, and young leaders from around the globe are invited to participate. The winning teams and the outcome of the Hackathon will be presented during the Global MIL Week Youth Agenda Forum 2023.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Participating teams will comprise 3-6 members (ensuring gender parity, teams can be national, regional, or international).
  • Any group of persons aged between 18 and 32 years adheres to the values of UNESCO, such as peace, respect for diversity, freedom of expression, etc.
  • No previous computer science or coding background is required.
  • Experience and expertise in gaming, mobile application, website and radio/media content development would be an asset.

Offered Benefits

All participating teams will receive a certificate of participation.

Winning teams will gain:

  • Opportunity to present their projects globally at the Youth Agenda Forum of the Global MIL Week 2023
  • A winning certificate from UNESCO
  • Recognition through a UNESCO press release and various media channels

Application Process

Go to UNESCO on indico.un.org to apply

Submission format

Prototype of the solution and a 3-minute video pitch (a creative format is strongly recommended), which must also present:

  • The team composition
  • Problem statement, objectives, audience, and alignment with one of the three challenges
  • Explanation of the prototype
  • Feasibility
  • Sustainability
  • Deployment strategies / Business model and evidence of market validation
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