Unite 2030 Award for World Changers

It all started when, on the 7th and 8th of April, 2018, World changers from across the globe gathered virtually for a 48-hour competition to solve the world's most critical international challenges. That's when they realized they had something special. UNITE 2030 is a gathering of world changers that work to tackle critical international challenges. World changers from around the globe virtually convene for a 48-hour Hackathon competition, and spend two days working to solve a specific global challenge, and must solve it within the presented time frame. Throughout the 48 hours, World changers watch workshops hosted by world-class experts, and work closely with their team to quickly, and diligently address the challenge, teams  present their solutions within the framework provided. Judges will select finalists, and then winners, who will take home the title of UNITE 2030 Global Champions 2018.

About the competition

Within the first few hours of the Challenge, Teams will be given a scenario based question based on a Sustainable Development Goal of their choice. Teams will then have 48-hours to develop an Action Plan to tackle the Scenario provided to them. At the end of the Challenge, Teams will submit specific materials about their Action Plan to the Judges, who will select finalists. Finalists will then pitch their ideas before the Judges decide the winners.   

Eligibility Criteria:

[1] You must be between 18-30 years old by the date the Hackathon begins.

[2] You must be fluent in English.

[3] You have access to a computer (with a working microphone and speakers) for the duration of the event.

[4] You must have access to strong WiFi.

[5] You must have a passion for global change and a willingness to learn.

Goals for Unite 2030:

[1] Spur creativity and innovation for the Global Goals.

[2] Generate tangible solutions to critical international challenges.

[3] Achieve a clear understanding among young people of new implementation strategies in order to maximize the impact and potential for world change.

[4] Spark new strategies of how to lead teams, ideate, and begin building new business models for social change.

[5] Foster lasting connections and friendships between like-hearted World changers.

About International Development House:

They aim to help you identify problems in your communities, then equip you with the tools to develop solutions. Then you can begin making the change that you want to see in the world. They also believe in the infinite power of young people, and agree that not everyone has access to the tools to make the world a better place. That's why they're dedicated to making social change a movement that is accessible for everyone.