22nd May 2024, Kathmandu
Shequal Foundation concludes Nepal’s Largest All-Female Hackathon: “Hacking for Empowered Nepal” successfully
Shequal Foundation organized Nepal’s Largest All-female Hackathon, “Hacking for Empowered Nepal” from May 11th to 13th, 2024, that brought together 60 women participants passionate about technology and innovation from diverse backgrounds and provinces across Nepal.
Shequal Foundation’s All-Female Hackathon
For 72 hours, the residential hackathon hosted at TEWA Nepal was a celebration of inclusiveness in technology. These talented women showcased their creativity and technical skills by developing innovative solutions and coding tirelessly.
The hackathon was held in association with Teslatech Nepal and supported by the U.S. Embassy, Nepal, and UN Women. It provided a platform for skill development and collaboration and fostered a sense of camaraderie and empowerment among the participants.
The success of the hackathon was further bolstered by the support of additional sponsors and partners, including The British College and Global Compact Nepal, and witnessed by Chief Guests from the U.S. Embassy and UN Women.
On the final day, Team PhysioNep was able to secure the winning position with a cash prize of NPR 1,00,000. Their solution helps in the physiotherapy process through angle detection. Following this, Team Poshan Sathi was able to bag the spot of First Runner Up with a cash prize of NPR 75,000 with their solution of empowering Nepal through nutrition.
Finally, we had Team LadyBugs, they created a cervix-type identifier bagging the prize of NPR 50,000 and took the spot of Second Runner Up.
The hackathon kicked off on May 11th with a dynamic blend of activities, ranging from engaging workshops to light-hearted moments of fun and networking.
As the event progressed into its second day, participants were introduced to interact with industry experts who served as mentors, offering invaluable guidance and insights to support their projects and aspirations.
Astha Sharma, Founder and Co-Managing Director of Shequal Foundation, expressed her delight at the success of the hackathon, emphasizing how participants demonstrated their creativity and technical skills while addressing pressing issues in Nepal through innovative solutions.
She highlighted that the event not only served as a platform for women to enhance their coding abilities but also fostered a supportive and empowering environment for collaboration and learning.
Astha Sharma further emphasized that initiatives like these are integral to Shequal Foundation’s mission of driving gender diversity and empowerment in the tech industry, thereby paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
For more information: Shequal Foundation’s All-Female Hackathon
