UNESCO supports the call for the best and brightest answers to social opportunities and challenges through media and information literacy in connection with the launch of the first Global MIL Youth hackathon by our partners DesignEDly and Global Students Square. Winners of the three-day hackathon will be eligible for seed funding from an investment pool sponsored by UNESCO and the MiSK Foundation.
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) cultivates critical minds in the current information and communication landscape that presents opportunities for sustainable development and dialogue but also challenges. Actions need to be taken to protect children and youth from online scams and harmful content, separate divisive disinformation from verified fact, and help refugees and migrants get the information they need no matter where they are. MIL is one sustainable way to empower people to self-protect and be agent of change. The Global MIL Youth Hackathon aims to tackle these topics and seek the best solutions.
The Global MIL Youth Hackathon will take place from Wednesday, 24 October 2018 to Friday, 26 October 2018. Students will form teams, register online, and then complete a series of tasks over the course of three days, from brainstorming and validating ideas to prototyping and pitching.
Winners of the hackathon will be announced during an awards ceremony at the Global MIL Week 2018 Youth Agenda Forum in Riga, Latvia, and livestreamed on Facebook at 17:00 CET on Friday, 26 October.
Youth around the world are encouraged to apply. The deadline for registration is 23:59 CET on Sunday, 21 October 2018. Applications will be reviewed and confirmed immediately. Verification of age and eligibility will be determined following conclusion of the hackathon.
Original source: UNESCO
Published on 4 October 2018
