The GNEC Hackathon is your calling to create a real impact. Collaborate, create, and compete in a month-long online competition centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and watch the winners be revealed on stage at the United Nations 69th Civil Society Conference.
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.
GNEC serves 1,600+ UN-vetted global NGOs, which are on the
frontlines of tackling these and others of the most pressing issues
of our time. GNEC provides support for these purpose-driven
organizations in their efforts to make sure no one on the planet is
left behind.
A month-long online event where teams develop projects to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission is to educate and empower participants to create sustainability with technology.
During the event, our partners will share their work and mission in workshops. Attending these workshops can help participants gain a better understanding of the SDGs and how their technical skillsets can contribute. Our partners have also provided internship and mentorship opportunities for event winners, fast-tracking an opportunity form long-lasting relationships with experts and industry veterans.
GNEC has partnered with various global organizations and sponsors, accumulating over $160,000 in prizes. A detailed list is availible on Devpost. Winners are selected by a panel of 17 judges from GNEC and the United Nations.
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Between opening and closing ceremonies, project development period and judging phases, we hope to see you there!
The beginning of the hackathon, featuring guest speakers, the unveiling of the project theme, and an overview of the event's structure and objectives. Lineup TBD.
This phase of project development, where participants actively work on their ideas, attend workshops, and have the opportunity to seek guidance and collaborate.
A panel of judges evaluates the submitted projects to determine the winners of the hackathon.
The finale of the hackathon, where winners are announced, achievements are celebrated, and guest speakers provide concluding remarks and insights.
We're proud to have achieved significant milestones in our previous hackathon.
Total Participants
Total Projects
Represented Countries
Renowned Judges
Value of Prizes
GNEC is looking for organizations to partner with to help with the
event. Partnering with this event is a great opportunity for NGOs to
spread their mission, present the work they have done, and support
technology and innovation. We would greatly appreciate help in any
of the listed categories in this section.
If you, or your organization is interested, please email gnechackathon@gmail.com
Sponsor a unique prize category: Projects will be judged and win prizes for being “MOST INNOVATIVE, MOST SUSTAINABLE, MOST INCLUSIVE, and BEST OVERALL.” Your organization has the option to help provide additional prizes for a specific category that aligns with your goals. Prizes can range from cash awards, internships, and mentorships to gift kits or other forms of recognition.
Conduct an online workshop during the hackathon: share your NGO's mission, goals, or focus areas by hosting a workshop for the participants. This could involve introducing your organization, discussing your key objectives, or imparting valuable skills and knowledge to enrich the participants' experience.
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A hackathon is an event where participants are given a theme and, in teams, tasked with developing a product surrounding that theme. This could be an application, a website, a physical product, or even a business plan! During the hackathon, there are opportunities to attend workshops to learn about new topics and explore the work of different NGOs. Judges will help rate the projects, and the top submissions will receive prizes!
The theme for this hackathon’s projects will be the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will be challenged to develop an idea that addresses one of the seventeen SDGs.
Yes! We have plenty of resources to help you team up with others with similar interests. You can join our discord server and use the #find-teams channel to find potential teammates.
Ojieh is a Nigerian youth leader and a passionate advocate for STEAM.
Isara is a young leader in business, having founded Mindful, and is passionate in advocating for mental health and tech.
Smit is a full-stack developer passionate for the intersection of algorithms and social good.
Ruoyu is passionate about algorithmic programming and wishes to inspire others to explore innovative ways of using technology.
Michael has been deeply involved in STEM and continues to make an impact through his projects and initiatives.
Derek is committed to raising awareness for the NGOs and leading youth across the world.
Connor enjoys connecting with other people from various parts of the world to come together to create solutions to global problems.
Jason is a passionate programmer and humanitarian having worked extensively to bring computer science to the global decision-making table.
Patrick Sciarratta was the former President of the Global NGO Executive Committee and a Senior Fellow at the World Development Foundation. Regrettably, he is no longer with us, but his laugh could still be heard in the background of every meeting, and in many ways, he was a great advisor and an even better friend.
Ediola currently holds the position of President of the Global NGO Executive Committee and has worked extensively in establishing the hackathon in our first year through her devotion to sponsor relations and outreach.
Anthony has worked with computers and technology for his whole life and now tries to spread his own passion for STEM to others.