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Hackathon '25

LifeLines Hackathon '25 is set a platform for students passionate about creating real-world change. This year's hackathon invites university and high school students (grades 11-12) from across Qatar to collaborate on pressing humanitarian challenges, fostering a spirit of innovation and purpose-driven problem-solving.

Participants will form teams to design solutions that address the urgent needs of communities affected by crises. Winners will receive exciting prizes, and standout projects will be showcased to industry leaders, potential partners, and special guests.

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This year's themes

Crisis Management
Crisis Management
Develop solutions to enhance crisis response and recovery during natural disasters, public health emergencies, and humanitarian crises. Focus on aiding displaced individuals, supporting rescue efforts, maintaining infrastructure, optimizing aid, and addressing health needs.
Education
Education
Improving access to quality education, especially in underserved or crisis-affected areas. Participants aim to use technology to enhance learning experiences, support educators, and provide educational resources to students of all ages.

We're looking for a team that can

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INNOVATE

Captures the spirit of creating new and impactful solutions across disciplines.

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STRATEGIZE

Highlights the importance of planning and sustainability in both business and policy aspects.

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IMPLEMENT

Represents the technical execution of ideas, bringing concepts to life.

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IMPACT

Emphasizes the end goal of making a meaningful difference in the chosen theme or domain.

Timeline

  1. Gather your dream team of four high school or undergrad talents! Bring together different skills and passions, and let's make something amazing.

  2. Last call! Submit your application by the deadline and look out for that all-important acceptance email within two weeks!

  3. Kick off with a bang at our opening ceremony! Get the scoop on the hackathon theme, rules, and jumpstart your creative juices with an exciting ideation session!

  4. It's time to shine! Submit your initial proposal, highlighting your chosen problem, brilliant solution, and game plan to make it happen.

  5. Sharpen those skills! Dive into hands-on workshops, pick up new tools, and connect with mentors who'll guide you to success!

  6. Bring it! Submit your polished proposal and a working prototype for a shot at the final round!

  7. It's crunch time! Spend the last 24 hours on campus, fuel up, get focused, and push to bring your project to the finish line!

  8. Time to impress! Present to judges, celebrate your hard work, and maybe take home a prize at the epic closing ceremony!

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Hackathon Resources

UI/UX Design Tools ๐ŸŽจ

Organization Tools ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Additional Resources ๐Ÿ“š

NGO and Humanitarian Initiatives

Explore these trusted organizations dedicated to making a positive impact on humanitarian causes worldwide.

Qatar Red Crescent Society

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) was established in 1978 as Qatar's first charitable and humanitarian organization.

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Education Above All

The Education Above All (EAA) program is a global initiative aimed at ensuring quality education for every child.

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Qatar Charity

Qatar Charity is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and development assistance worldwide.

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Doctors Without Borders

Doctors Without Borders offers medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, and disasters.

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PCRF

PCRF is the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, delivering crucial and life-saving medical relief and humanitarian aid.

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UNESCO

UNESCO aims to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.

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International Red Cross

The International Red Cross provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in communities affected by crisis.

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Save the Children

Save the Children works to improve the lives of children through education, health, and emergency aid.

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UNICEF

UNICEF works globally to protect children's rights and provide essential services and emergency relief.

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Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Education CityPO Box 24866, Doha, Qatar