As in past years, the folks at Defy Hate Now are joining in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace on September 21st by jamming with people from all around the world in order to take a stand against acts of online and offline hate. The event will take place online on September 21st […]
Next MEET THE MEMBERS is planned as usual on the last of Wednesday of the month - November 30th at 14:00 CET. This next one, we will have special guests that are not members per se. Our MEET THE MEMBERS will be combined with its parallel in Germany 'MEET AND CHAT' , the monthly gathering […]
The Critical Making mentorship program aims to support global makers and innovators in shaping a sustainable future of making. Over the span of nine months, mentees have received guidance and input from our esteemed mentors on critical making dimensions within the fields of open science hardware, social innovation, and environmental sustainability. As 2022's mentorship programme […]
We will come together for an Introduction Webinar on How to Unlock New Sources of Funds through KujaLink. This is happening in light of GIG's new collaboration with KujaLink, and hopefully a lasting partnership. KujaLink is a platform aiming to connect Global South Organizations to Philanthropic Funders with a new vision of meaningful connection for […]
This month's Business Models Talk will tackle the topic of the Sustainability of Networks. We have Felista Aku, Senior Partnership Manager at AfriLabs based in Nigeria, and Tom Hansing, Co-founder of the Network of Open Workshops in Germany. In this episode, we will discuss the challenges of maintaining the operations of a Network and showcasing different financial models through examples in Africa and […]
This month’s Business Models Talk will tackle the topic of Plastics Recycling with Wajim Yakubu Nuhu Chief Operating Officer at Ifrique Eco Solutions and Sören Lex CEO of Plasticpreneur who will be sharing insights from their own organisations. As always, participants are invited to share their own experiences too. Each month we host a community discussion focussed on […]
Meet the Members is a come together where new members introduce themselves to the Network, and older members also get to introduce themselves and exchange knowledge and experiences. It is an opportunity that is open to all members in order to have the chance tell their latest updates, ask for support, laugh and exchange on […]
As part of GIGs' ongoing efforts in enhancing visibility on the Careables Project and showcase the incredible features of the platform, Careables Monthly Meet-ups was initiated. Catch up on Careables Latest Meet-Up here. This month, the meet-up will invite speakers as well as guests to delve deeper into the intersection of healthcare and technology, yielding the […]
Speakers: Leyla Yunis, Yuri Vlasyuk, Maik Jähne, Saad Chinoy For the upcoming Community Call, there will be an open discussion with some experienced speakers and members on establishing Makerspaces in Universities and Libraries. This topic is a spin-off to the 'New Beginning Calls' you can watch here. The speakers will discuss their journey in establishing Makerspaces in […]
Curious about how technology can spark social change? Join this inspiring online journey showcasing groundbreaking outcomes of Project Tolocar. Hear from global innovators like Konstantin Leonenko, Vuga William, and others on how their work is paving the way for sustainable solutions and community empowerment. Whether you're deeply involved in these fields or newly curious, there's […]
How can policy makers influence and support the maker movement? As a global network of people, each member holds a different position - individual creator, team, startup, advocate, mentor, supporter. This community call will open the conversation about the importance of spaces for communities to gain tangible skills, create and grow together. 'Makerspaces' are inclusive […]
Note: Time Displayed in CEST In this call we will have Basaninyange (Tinah) Martine (Rwanda) and Leonard Shayo (Tanzania) from the mAkE Africa EU Makers in Residency (MiR) program. Some of you might have already met during the GIG week in Berlin or have come across their profile in the last nomination email! The MiR program aims to provide valuable exchanges between European […]
