#TogetherWeHack is a hackathon organized by Argentinian civil society and private sectors in pursuit of solutions that can deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Problems and Purpose
#TogetherWeHack (Span. #LoHackeamosEntreTodos) was a hackathon organized by civil society and the private sector with the aim of searching for initiatives and solutions to decrease the negative effects of the pandemic in Argentina. During the hackathon, participants were able to join presentations and working groups.
Background History and Context
Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities
Participant Recruitment and Selection
The hackathon had 3 editions in which more than 900 people with different backgrounds participated, including programmers, graphic designers, data scientists and health professionals.
Methods and Tools Used
What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation
The participants organized working groups focused on the following fields: technology and society, technology and health, and technology and information. The result of the hackathon is the design of projects, which the work teams can, if they have an interest and it is feasible, continue developing so that they are implemented. The hackathon’s website describes the 21 projects developed along the first two editions.
Influence, Outcomes, and Effects
Analysis and Lessons Learned
See Also
References
[1] #LoHackeamosEntreTodos? https://lohackeamosentretodos.com/