The UNESCO annual Global Media and Information Literacy Week is a major occasion for stakeholders to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “Media and Information Literacy for All.” The Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon is an integral part of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week Youth Agenda Forum. It is an opportunity for young people and youth organizations worldwide to participate in creating innovative MIL learning in meaningful ways. Following the previous four successful editions, the fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon will be held during Global MIL Week 2023. UNESCO and partners call on youth worldwide to participate in this virtual hackathon to design innovative solutions to a defined set of social challenges, in connection with the year’s theme: “Youth powering media and information literacy in digital spaces.”
Youth from schools, universities, youth centers, youth organizations, and young leaders from around the globe are invited to participate. The winning teams and the outcome of the Hackathon will be presented during the Global MIL Week Youth Agenda Forum 2023.
MENTORING
- Global hackathon organizers will provide participants with a two-day mentoring programme in media and information literacy and hackathon purposes and methodology.
- Mentoring sessions will be provided in English (Other languages may be later introduced)
- Organizers will provide support and answer inquiries from participants throughout the process.
ELIGIBILITY
- Participating teams will comprise 3-6 members (ensuring gender parity, teams can be national, regional, or international).
- Any group of persons aged between 18 and 32 years adheres to the values of UNESCO, such as peace, respect for diversity, freedom of expression, etc.
- No previous computer science or coding background is required.
- Experience and expertise in gaming, mobile application, website and radio/media content development would be an asset.
DEADLINE: August 1, 2023
To apply and for more information, apply here.
