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Written by Ricardo Ruiz
Young people between the ages of 18 and 30 in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement and surrounding communities in northern Uganda face many problems, two of which GIG and Platform Africa proposed a project that seeks to address: Youth unemployment and lack of media literacy. With a youth unemployment rate of almost 70% and a high … Continue reading “Labmobile: on the road in Northern Uganda”
Written by Mugethi Gitau
It is finally that time of the year! Although we could not physically gather anywhere after 2019, we did gather virtually in many events, and also during the weekly GIG team calls. We know the reality of meeting online is not exactly what we want – but we’re also preparing to meet again physically in … Continue reading “Announcing DOTS 2021!”
Written by Mugethi Gitau
Re:publica Sessions GIG – DDMP We are excited to announce that this year the Global Innovation Gathering will be hosting a pre-publica programme on May 20th together with the Distributed Design Europe Network. The programme is going to feature makers and innovators from around the world showcasing their work and discussion current topics Whether virtual … Continue reading “Re:publica ’21 Sessions GIG – DDMP”
Written by Theresa Fend
At DOTS. The Impact Summit that took place in Nakuru, Kenya from December 5-7, we used the power of a gathering to co-create and kick off long-term projects that offer collaborative solutions to systemic problems in different localities. Here come some of the outcomes: Data Sensitivity (with Tactical Tech) Tactical Tech is an international NGO … Continue reading “What’s Next: Outcomes from DOTS. The Impact Summit”
Written by Theresa Fend
Climate change, economic inequality and political divisions are only becoming more pressing challenges in the whole world. As a network of networks, hubs and innovative individuals, we want to jointly implement change through concrete and tangible projects. At DOTS, we used the power of a gathering to co-create concrete projects that offer collaborative solutions to … Continue reading “This was DOTS. The Impact Summit!”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
On Friday last week, DreamSpace Academy won the Falling Walls Science Engagement award of the year, among 81 applications from 44 countries. Falling Walls Engage is one of the largest international platforms for all forms of science engagement, co-organised by Falling Walls Foundation, Robert Bosch Stiftung, Helmholtz Association, Federal Ministry of Education and Research and many … Continue reading “DreamSpace Academy won the Falling Walls Science Engagement Award”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
This year we gather in Nakuru, Kenya from the 5th until the 7th of December with four collaborative tracks! From Digital Detox to Open Science for Peacebuilding, through concrete projects, DOTS aims to find collaborative solutions to systemic problems in different localities.Find out more here
Written by Victoria Wenzelmann
This year’s C&T took place in Vienna from June 3rd till June 7th, and many GIG members participated in various roles.
Written by Fadia Elgharib
On January 26, Youssouf Simbo Diakite, founder and CEO at African Diaspora Youth Forum in Europe (ADYFE) was awarded the Mali Entrepreneurship and Engagement Award in the category Malian in Diaspora of the Year 2018 – Best Achievement. Read more at maliactu.net/mali-4eme-edition-de-la-nuit-de-lentrepreneuriat-promouvoir-la-creation-demploi/ (French). In December 2018, Youssouf and his team at ADYFE organized the high-level … Continue reading “Malian in Diaspora of the Year 2018”
Written by Mugethi Gitau
re:publica Accra, the very first re:publica conference held in Africa, took place on 14-15th December 2018 at the Trade Centre in Accra, Ghana and was attended by over 2000 people from 32 countries. 1st @republica in Africa was a blast. More than 2000 attendees came to Ghana to debate the rising digital society. 274 spokesperson, … Continue reading “GIG @ re:publica Accra 2018”
