Africa's Talking WIT Kampala Hackathon : Building for social good.

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Join Africa’s Talking for an inspiring Women in Technology hackathon focused on Community Development and Outreach Solutions! Utilize Africa’s Talking APIs (SMS, USSD, Voice, Airtime, Insights, and Chat) to create impactful digital tools aimed at strengthening local communities, improving access to essential services, and fostering social well-being. Whether you’re building an app for local resource sharing, a tool to organize community events, or a platform to promote social campaigns, this hackathon offers you the opportunity to collaborate with fellow innovators. Gain hands-on experience integrating Africa’s Talking APIs while developing solutions that empower communities and drive sustainable development.

Why Attend?

Empower Women in Tech: Be part of an inclusive platform that supports women developers, data scientists, and innovators to showcase their skills and drive positive change.

Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience using Africa’s Talking APIs to build real-world solutions and strengthen your portfolio with impactful projects.

Networking and Collaboration: Connect with industry professionals, mentors, and fellow tech enthusiasts while forming valuable relationships for future collaborations.

Make a Difference: Tackle pressing Community Development and Outreach challenges, improving the lives of individuals across diverse regions.

Recognition and Visibility: Present your innovations to fellow developers and potential investors, opening opportunities for mentorship, funding, and further growth.

We welcome you to the event hosted by Africa's Talking Women in Tech Uganda. 

Who Should Attend:

This hackathon is open to all ladies excited to support AT Women in Technology, regardless of experience level! Whether you're a developer, designer, or simply tech-curious, join us to create a powerful  platform. No coding expertise? No problem—use low-code platforms to build impactful solutions quickly and efficiently, with guidance and support from experienced developers throughout the event.

What to Expect as an Attendee:

• Cutting-Edge Tools and Technologies: Gain access to Africa's Talking APIs and SDKs, specifically designed to streamline implementation and ensure a seamless experience.

• Mentorship and Guidance: Collaborate closely with seasoned experts from Africa's Talking, who will serve as mentors throughout the hackathon. Benefit from their guidance, insights, and support as we build together.

• Expand Your Network: As a member of our community, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and industry professionals. Build valuable relationships that can propel your career or projects to new heights.

• Exciting Rewards and Recognition: Get a chance to win cash prizes and earn recognition for your innovative solutions. Get to receive accolades for your contributions through our social media, potential collaborators and other platforms.

Key Focus Areas:

Local Resource Management:Develop platforms to connect communities with resources, such as food banks, shelters, or educational materials, ensuring seamless coordination and equitable distribution.

Social Campaigns and Fundraising: Create solutions that leverage SMS, USSD, or Payment APIs to raise funds, mobilize volunteers, or increase awareness for community projects and initiatives.

Civic Engagement and Governance: Build apps that promote transparent governance, enabling citizens to report issues, participate in decision-making, and access important local information.

Healthcare Outreach and Education: Design tools that provide remote healthcare support, appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, or awareness campaigns focused on preventive care.

Disaster Preparedness and Response: Utilize communication APIs to create timely alerts, emergency coordination tools, and real-time response systems for areas prone to natural or man-made disasters.

Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: Develop platforms that offer vocational training, mentorship, and financial literacy resources, empowering individuals to start and grow local businesses.

Solution Criteria:

Use of Africa's Talking APIs: How effectively the project utilizes one or more of the Africa's Talking APIs i.e. SMS, USSD, Airtime, Voice, Insights, Chat.

Innovation: The originality and creativity of the project idea and implementation.

User Experience: How well the project meets user needs and provides an intuitive and seamless experience.

Functionality: How well the project performs the intended functionality and handles errors and edge cases.

Presentation: The clarity and effectiveness of the project demonstration and pitch.

THEME: Community Development and Outreach Solutions

The winning solution will receive cash prizes as follows:

• Winner - $100

• 1st Runners Up - $50

• 2nd Runners Up - $25

Agenda

Registration and Welcome Breakfast

• Check-in and grab a light breakfast

• Meet and greet with fellow participants

Opening Remarks

• Introduction to the event and Africa's Talking Women in Tech Uganda

• Overview of the day's schedule and objectives

Hackathon officially opens

Lunch break

Presentation of solutions and awarding prizes

Networking

• Opportunity to connect with speakers and participants

New to Africa's Talking?

Africa's Talking Community is a place where developers can learn and grow their skills for the modern-day African tech landscape. We are language and framework agnostic, welcoming all developers. This is where Africa's Talking developer community comes together to build, learn, and share knowledge.

We empower software developers and businesses to bring their ideas to life through our easy-to-use APIs.

• Explore our Developer Documentation (We welcome feedback)

• Join us and Contribute to Open Source

Join our community channels:

Join Africa's Talking Women In Tech Community here

Africa's Talking Africa's Talking Developer Community Uganda Twitter (X) page here

Africa's Talking Twitter (X) page here

Africa's Talking YouTube Channel here