Leonardo Paradiso

Meaningful Youth Engagement, Education, Digital Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship

Knowledge Foundation

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[Leonardo Paradiso @LeonardParadiso]

The Knowledge Foundation is finally on LinkedIN.
Join the network and be informed on how we are advancing education, youth employment & socio-economic development through emerging technologies
@immersive
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[United Nations in India @UNinIndia]

How does the @UN fight illicit drugs and crime in India? As we countdown to #UNDay on October 24, watch @MarcoTeixeiraUN's recap of @UNODC's work in #India 🇮🇳 this year #In60Seconds.

Explore more stories from @UNODC_ROSA here: https://t.co/Je5NmQREaV

[Immersive Education @immersive]

A highly collaborative effort between the #UnitedNations, Knowledge Foundation, DFINITY Foundation, University of Pretoria, Stellenbosch University and the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) has come to fruition as the 2024 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) #Coding4Integrity Hackathon in #Pretoria, South Africa, concludes:

https://t.co/gN6mArxASM

After a day of inspiring opening talks, the weekend was dedicated to the coding competition where in-person and online participants tackled the challenge of enhancing and improving the code they received from our inaugural Coding4Integrity 2.0 hackathon at University of #Oxford.

Coding4Integrity 2.0 challenges young developers to create AI learning environments for anti-corruption. The series features of 4 events annually, for which 2024 revolves around educational #AI & #DeComm (Decentralized Commerce).

We began in Oxford a few months ago, and have come a long way in just two competitions.

Finalists from our #Pretoria competition have been selected, and now have 2 weeks to "polish and perfect" their work as they compete for their share of $70,000 in #KnowledgeToken and professional #InternetComputer developer grants.

Following a rigorous jurying process the winners will be announced, who then "take the baton" and continue to improve their code in order to hand it off to the next hackathon participants.

Only 4 winners will be selected from the 13 team & solo finalists. Who will the winners be?

Stay tuned!

"Many hands make light work" -- It is never more so than today. As the "who will win?!" anticipation builds we would like to extend sincere thanks to the many who made this event not just possible, but enjoyable, especially:

Bianca Kopp, Roberta Falvo, Tersia Lewis & Erick A. Ortega Rico (United Nations #UNODC)

Leonardo Paradiso & Yane Frenski (#Knowledge Foundation)

Lomesh Dutta, Dieter M. Sommer, Riccardo Coli, Tracy Trachsler, Chris Harrison, Moritz Fuller, Emilio Canessa, Emma Peretti & ICP Hubs! (#DFINITY)

Vukosi Marivate, Nils Timm, Seani Rananga, Stacey Baror, Linda Marshall & Dino Gironi (University of Pretoria)

Deresh Ramjugernath, Sibusiso Lukhele & Sibusiso Moyo (Stellenbosch University)

Francesco Petruccione, René Kotzé & Belinda Viret (#NITheCS)

Arjaan Buijk & Patrick Friedrich (2024 Oxford #AI winners)

Ali Alojaimi, Bader Omran &  Hamad Alatawi (2024 Oxford #DeComm winners)

Kavisha Pillay, Colin Chibaya & Regina Maphanga (speakers)

And a special thanks to the co-directors of the Knowledge Foundation, Aaron E. Walsh, Craig Smith (Lando & Anastasi, LLP) and René Hüsler (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts).

#KnowledgeFoundation #Knowken #ImmersiveEducation #EdTech #UniversityOfPretoria #StellenboschUniversity

@UN @UNODC @UNODC_AC  @DFINITY @DFINITYDev  @UPTuks @StellenboschUni @NITheCS @hslu @UniofOxford @LandoAnastasi

@biancakvienna1 @roberta_falvo @LeonardParadiso @yanefrenski @dominic_w @lomeshdutta @rick_coli @TracyTrachsler @CanessaEmilio @emmaperetti @vukosi @seanirananga @DereshR @petruccione

This particular hackathon comes at a critical time, as we look towards the Summit of the Future that begins today at the UN Headquarters in New York with hope for UN Member States to foster international multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborations to innovate education for the social and economic benefit of the nearly 2 Billion youth around the world. The Knowledge Foundation and Immersive Education Initiative stand ready to further this important work as we continue to advance the #EdTech revolution hand-in-hand with the world's youth.

#YouthLead #UNGA79 #OurCommonFuture
@UNDESA @antonioguterres @felipepaullier @UNYouthAffairs #SummitOfTheFuture #SummitoftheFuture2024

Photos courtesy Ropafadzo Chiradza (United Nations) & Nills Timm (University of Pretoria Comp Sci Dept)

[ICP Rwanda @icp_Rwanda_]

Congratulations #TeamRwanda for reaching the finals of the #Coding4Integrity Hackathon in #Pretoria, South Africa! The entire @icp_Rwanda_ community is cheering for you as you aim to be among the top 4 winners. Huge thanks to all partners and organizers for making this event possible.

#UnitedNations #UNODC @immersive @UNinSouthAfrica #KnowledgeFaundation #DFINITY #NITheCS #KnowledgeFoundation #Knowken #ImmersiveEducation #EdTech #UniversityOfPretoria #StellenboschUniversity @UN @UNODC @UNODC_AC @DFINITY @DFINITYDev @UPTuks @StellenboschUni @NITheCS @hslu @UniofOxford @LandoAnastasi @biancakvienna1 @roberta_falvo @LeonardParadiso @yanefrenski @dominic_w @lomeshdutta @rick_coli @TracyTrachsler @CanessaEmilio @emmaperetti @vukosi @seanirananga @DereshR @petruccione #EdTech #YouthLead #UNGA79 #OurCommonFuture
@UNDESA @antonioguterres @felipepaullier @UNYouthAffairs #SummitOfTheFuture #SummitoftheFuture2024 #AaronEwalsh

[ICP Rwanda @icp_Rwanda_]

Thrilled to see @icp_Rwanda_ community members participating in the #Coding4Integrity Hackathon in #Pretoria, South Africa, and making it to the finals as #TeamRwanda! Congratulations to the team, and best of luck in becoming one of the top 4 winners. A big thank you to all who made this incredible opportunity possible.

#UnitedNations #UNODC @immersive @UNinSouthAfrica #KnowledgeFaundation #DFINITY #NITheCS #KnowledgeFoundation #Knowken #ImmersiveEducation #EdTech #UniversityOfPretoria #StellenboschUniversity @UN @UNODC @UNODC_AC @DFINITY @DFINITYDev @UPTuks @StellenboschUni @NITheCS @hslu @UniofOxford @LandoAnastasi @biancakvienna1 @roberta_falvo @LeonardParadiso @yanefrenski @dominic_w @lomeshdutta @rick_coli @TracyTrachsler @CanessaEmilio @emmaperetti @vukosi @seanirananga @DereshR @petruccione #EdTech #YouthLead #UNGA79 #OurCommonFuture
@UNDESA @antonioguterres @felipepaullier @UNYouthAffairs #SummitOfTheFuture #SummitoftheFuture2024 #AaronEwalsh

[Immersive Education @immersive]

United Nations @UNODC, Knowledge Foundation and @DFINITY join forces to fundamentally transform education via 3-year #Coding4Integrity hackathon series for #KnowledgeToken and #InternetComputer

Join us at:
https://t.co/jB4JjANdWZ

 @UNODC_AC @DFINITYDev

[UNODC Anti-Corruption and Financial Crime @UNODC_FinCrime]

It's time to get digital!

@UNODC, through its #GRACE Initiative, is partnering with the Knowledge Foundation @immersive and @dfinity Foundation to run a series of hackathons to develop anti-corruption digital learning environment.

Learn more ⬇️
#UnitedAgainstCorruptioIt's time to get digital!

@UNODC, through its #GRACE Initiative, is partnering with the Knowledge Foundation @immersive and @dfinity Foundation to run a series of hackathons to develop anti-corruption digital learning environment.

Learn more ⬇️
#UnitedAgainstCorruptioIt's time to get digital!

@UNODC, through its #GRACE Initiative, is partnering with the Knowledge Foundation @immersive and @dfinity Foundation to run a series of hackathons to develop anti-corruption digital learning environment.

Learn more ⬇️
#UnitedAgainstCorruptioIt's time to get digital!

@UNODC, through its #GRACE Initiative, is partnering with the Knowledge Foundation @immersive and @dfinity Foundation to run a series of hackathons to develop anti-corruption digital learning environment.

Learn more ⬇️
#UnitedAgainstCorruption

[Immersive Education @immersive]

TWO days to the $70K Oxford #Coding4Integrity #Hackathon open to ALL! Join #online or at #Oxford to win your share of $70K in awards featuring #InternetComputer grants by @DFINITY

https://t.co/Bc2UJfwBKz

#KnowledgeToken #Knowken #ImmersiveEducation #EdTech

@DFINITYDev

[Immersive Education @immersive]

$70,000 Oxford #blockchain #Hackathon open to ALL! Join us at #Oxford or #online for a chance to win your share of $70K in awards featuring $30K in developer grants provided by @DFINITY

Details: https://t.co/ZmrEDoYoCs

#InternetComputer #KnowledgeToken #ImmersiveEducation

[UNODC Anti-Corruption and Financial Crime @UNODC_FinCrime]

📣Deadline extended!

You can still apply to attend @UNODC & @IACA_Academy spring edition of the International Anti-Corruption School 📚

🗓️Apply by 3 March
🔗https://t.co/J7iX7HXwpf

[Samarth Pathak @PathakSamarth]

🚨Don’t miss this engaging dialogue with experts as we unveil #RiseUp4Peace🕊️, a #SDG16-focused initiative by @UNODC_ROSA, @KnpsIndia & educator partners to strengthen education on peace, lawfulness & integrity!

📍Friday, 23 Feb | 6 pm (IST)
📍MS Teams: https://t.co/cRCQG3i6U9

[UNODC Anti-Corruption and Financial Crime @UNODC_FinCrime]

Don't miss a chance to attend @UNODC & @IACA_Academy International Anti-Corruption Spring School 📚🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓

If you are from Asia & the Pacific or Least Developed Countries, apply by 25 Feb:

➡️https://t.co/J7iX7HXwpf

[Ayotunde Aboderin @AyoAbord]

Proudly an Anti-corruption Educator and Champion 🤝🤗

Plenty thanks to the #GRACE Initiative of @UNODC_AC for providing invaluable resources 🤝👏

[Samarth Pathak @PathakSamarth]

Unveiling #Riseup4Peace, a joint @UNODC_ROSA-@KnpsIndia educational initiative focused on #SDG16--promoting peace and the rule of law.

Calling educators, policymakers & young minds to join this transformative journey!📚

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/xcVZ8qpA5z

[UNODC Anti-Corruption and Financial Crime @UNODC_FinCrime]

When young people are meaningfully engaged as co-leading partners in anti-corruption work, they bring new solutions to the table that may have been overlooked by policymakers and practitioners.

Learn more in our 🆕 policy guide: https://t.co/AvfXsN6zfe

#UnitedAgainstCorruption

[UN Youth Office @UNYouthAffairs]

What is your vision for a sustainable future? Share your thoughts for next year's Summit of the Future & help craft a world that resonates with young voices!

📝 Contribute to the zero-draft of the Pact for the Future by 31 Dec 🙌 https://t.co/yHiLm7nmxq

[Max Amanu @amanumaxwell]

🌟Young Changemakers Event Spotlight 🌟

I had an enriching experience promoting youth empowerment & anti-corruption efforts by sharing the stage with leaders like;

1️⃣ H.E. Uzra Zeya
2️⃣ Ghada Waly
3️⃣ Laura Holgate
4️⃣ Todd Robinson
5️⃣ Abby Finkenuaer

#CoSP10

Credit: UNIS

[North-South Centre of the Council of Europe @NSCentre]

🌍 The Rule of Law Youth Network (RoLYN) project, combating corruption & environmental damage, welcomes applications until 2 Jan: https://t.co/JdLicccfey
🎬 Interviews from experts on human rights, economic crimes & the environment: https://t.co/xvZfuymcXK
#RuleOfLawYouthNetwork

[Max Amanu @amanumaxwell]

Beyond speaking in Atlanta, I also acted in Forum Theatre, based on Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed. @UNODC endorsed methodology as a creative approach to exploring the rule of law, ethics, and integrity for societal change.
#CoSP10 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
Credit: UNIS

[Max Amanu @amanumaxwell]

I had the distinct honor of being a panelist in a Q+A session at the Young Changemakers Event moderated by Assistant Secretary Todd Robinson of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
@Digby06
#COSP10 #UNCAC20 #YouthAtCOSP10