We are GIG
Written by Theresa Fend
Careables is a community of makers and users of open-source, collaborative hardware innovations that can be easily replicated globally via 3D printing and other forms of fabrication. The aim of our work package in Olinda is to engage stakeholder communities, bring these existing communities together and connect them in the field of open source healthcare … Continue reading “Careables Olinda Diary: Our first 15 days”
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 Fadia Elgharib Climate change, economic inequality and political divisions are only becoming more pressing challenges in the whole world. As a network of networks, hubs and individuals, we want to jointly implement change through concrete and tangible projects. We use the power of a gathering to co-create and implement long-term projects that offer collaborative solutions to systemic problems … Continue reading “DOTS 2019 – The Impact Summit”
Written by Fadia Elgharib Open science offers the means to develop and build tools to help us overcome conflicts (e.g. water sensors in dry regions and seasons). Open science and data literacy equip us to critically think about the root causes of and potential solutions for conflicts. And finally, open science can serve as a vehicle of peace-building in … Continue reading “Open Science for Peacebuilding”
Written by Fadia Elgharib Read about the Session Outcomes over at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance and on our blog! Globally, two major challenges face us and future generations: Climate change driven by unsustainable consumption, and large-scale under-employment particularly of urban youth. The Do-It-Yourself ethos inherent in the maker movement builds cultures of reusing, upcycling and recycling through hacking and … Continue reading “Sustainable Making”
Written by Theresa Fend
An outdated self-understanding prevents Europe from working with developing countries towards a common digital future. Europe, the fortress that everyone wants to storm. A Europe whose values and economy must be protected against immigrants from Africa and other parts of the world. This is the rhetoric that the leading development politicians are applying in Germany … Continue reading “Digital, transparent and self-determined: development cooperation can do more”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
“We are what we create together” re:publica #18 is happening again and we are excited that a vibrant, diverse community of innovators joined for the 6th Global Innovation Gathering (GIG). The GIG network brings perspectives from across the world to Europe’s leading conference on the Internet and society. Every year since 2013 the Global Innovation … Continue reading “GIG @ re:publica 2018”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
Our sparkling Big Blue #Labmobile is on it’s way to Greece together with a fabulous team: its creator Vicy, Communitere and FabLab Siegen. Follow @labmobil Wrapping up Berlin Maker Faire, Big Blue is ready for her 9 day 2000km road trip to Greece. #NationalWeekofMaking #WorldRefugeeDay #WeAreCommunitere #mfb17 @greececommunitere A post shared by Doc North (@docnorth) on … Continue reading “#Labmobile on tour to Greece”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
Originally published at kairokoshary.com. For the fifth year, the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) was held in Berlin, Germany. As with every year, it was tied to the infamous re:publica conference that takes place in early May. The conference focuses on internet & society, which ties perfectly to the booking innovation sector in what is called in development … Continue reading “GIG #rp17 Closing Dinner at c-base”
Written by Fadia Elgharib
70 innovators, makers and hackers from 25 countries DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE GIG Makerspace and GIG Stage focus on global Maker Movement and innovation ecosystems DIY workshops and talks on grassroots innovation, circular economy and industrial (r)evolution Berlin, 27 April 2016 – Just a few days left until Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) returns … Continue reading “GIG 2016 at re:publicaTEN”
