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Open Source Weather Stations and Community-Led Climate Resilience: Insights from a GIG Community Call

Written by Melanie Chan

The Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) recently hosted a community call focused on open-source weather stations and their role in fostering climate resilience. The session featured presentations from Gustav Iskander of Common Room Indonesia and Nils Brock from Rhizomatica, who shared their experiences in developing community-centred technologies. The discussion highlighted the intersection of open-source hardware, local … Continue reading “Open Source Weather Stations and Community-Led Climate Resilience: Insights from a GIG Community Call”

Events

Join us at the Makerspace at re:publica!

Written by Fadia Elgharib

The Makerspace at re:publica 2025 is about getting hands-on, trying new things, and meeting people who love making stuff. Whether you’re into tech, crafts, or just curious about DIY projects, there’s plenty to check out. What’s Happening at the Makerspace? Workshops We’re excited to be back with a full three-day program of workshops, all hosted … Continue reading “Join us at the Makerspace at re:publica!”

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Join Us at the Makerspace at re:publica!

Written by Fadia Elgharib

The Makerspace at re:publica 2025 is about getting hands-on, trying new things, and meeting people who love making the difference. Whether you’re into tech, crafts, or just curious about DIY projects, there’s plenty to check out. What’s Happening at the Makerspace? Workshops  From 26.-28. Mai 2025, we’re excited to be back with our usual three-day … Continue reading “Join Us at the Makerspace at re:publica!”

Creating and Updating Your GIG Profile: A Comprehensive Guide

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

Your GIG profile is more than just a page; it reflects your journey, passion, and contribution to the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) community. Follow this guide to create a standout profile and make meaningful connections with fellow members. Getting Started Creating a New Profile Updating an Existing Profile Tips for Crafting the Perfect Profile Profile … Continue reading “Creating and Updating Your GIG Profile: A Comprehensive Guide”

Edtech Projects

Written by Melanie Chan

Transforming education through innovation Support a vibrant
ecosystem of makers and innovators working
to enhance education equity. SUPPORT GIG FOR EDUCATION Open innovation for education Many schools in the Global South lack adequate infrastructure for learning. To bridge this gap, grassroots education initiatives play a vital role, empowering local communities to tackle changing educational needs in fair … Continue reading “Edtech Projects”

Sustainability Projects

Written by Melanie Chan

Grassroots action 
for a sustainable world Support a vibrant
ecosystem of makers and innovators working
to enhance sustainable development. SUPPORT GIG FOR SUSTAINABILITY Open innovation for sustainability Climate change demands innovative solutions, especially in the Global South where infrastructural support is often limited. Open innovation offers an inclusive, bottom-up approach that empowers communities to tackle unique environmental … Continue reading “Sustainability Projects”

GIG Network

We Care, So We Make – The Makerspace at #rp24

Written by Fadia Elgharib

Three full days of exciting workshops featuring makers and innovators from all around the world! Across from re:publica’s big halls and right at the end was Hall 8 with its big windows allowing a natural light on our high table from the Makerspace where dozens of people gathered around every day to learn and make … Continue reading “We Care, So We Make – The Makerspace at #rp24”

GIG Network

GIG at re:publica24 – Makerspace Sessions – Day 2

Written by Chaïma Attia

10:00 – 11:00Smart Agri-Box Speakers: ESSOH Cyrille, Koffi Dodji Honou 10:30 – 11:05Digitizing to survive: a social technology for the revitalization of Amazonian languages Speakers: Ana Vilacy Galucio 11:15 – 12:15 The Gray Area between Programmers and Non-Programmers (Gamification in Education using Visual Programming for Robots Making)  Speakers: Nawres Arif, Hasanain Fadhil, Ayat Alderi, Manar Alhuda … Continue reading “GIG at re:publica24 – Makerspace Sessions – Day 2”