VHacks Global 2019

36-hr hackathon | November 7-9 | Paris, France Teams will leverage technology and address global problems faced by nonprofits and NGOs.

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Who's ready for VHacks Global in Paris, France?

Follow along our social media channels to learn more about this year's planning committee, read testimonials from prior participants, & for details regarding this year's application!

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Hello all!
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Today we'd like to share some exciting news -- this year's hackathon has offically been moved to November 7-9, 2019 per request of our current sponsors and NGO partners. This will provide… https://t.co/cwpfPIVhoX

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LAST CALL for #VHacksGlobal 2019 applications! Be sure to APPLY BY JUNE 7th at https://t.co/SAjtCYY44u! 📝
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Paris, France | August 22-25
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Our #VHacksGlobal2019 application is officially open!

Apply today at https://t.co/SAjtCYY44u!

Additional questions and inquiries may be directed to [email protected].

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What social change issues is our #VHacksGlobal Director of Logistics passionate about?

“I believe everyone is entitled to inalienable rights, and every government should strive toward creating an environment where these rights are respected and granted to every person.”
~ Madina

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What social change is our Director of Partnerships passionate about?

“Since the drought struck my community in Southern California a few years ago, I’ve always been passionate about environmental convservation and spreading awareness of climate change.”

~ Austin

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What’s a fun fact about our Director of Sponsorships and Finance?

“I sing in the Harvard University Choir and in 2016-2018 was a member of the Harvard Din and Tonics, a jazz a cappella group. Last summer, I financed, planned, and led the 10-week tour around the world.”
~ Michael

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“I joined the #VHacksGlobal planning committee because the existence of a hackathon that emphasizes long-term impact and socially-aware hacking excites me greatly.”

- Shivani, Director of Marketing
Sophomore Integrative Biology major at @Harvard

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Up next we have Nicole, our second Co-Director for #VHacksGlobal in Paris, France!

Nicole has quite the plethora of hackathon expeirence, including being an organizer for @hack_harvard !

She believes in the impacts of a strong education and mentorship of younger students.

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Meet Natalie, one of our two amazing Co-Directors for #VHacksGlobal 2019!

Natalie is a Junior Computer Science major at @BU_Tweets with a passion for sustainability and global warming.

Stay tuned as Natalie is one of many talented #WomenInTech that will change the world!

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Young boy asks Pope Francis: Is my father in heaven?
Full story: https://t.co/TyKwsxRt1O

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What was it like to compete in the Vatican's first hackathon? Hear from team #HoyaHaxa about their experience @VHacks2018 working on migrant and refugee issues! https://t.co/YXobvL8pBV

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

120 students from 57 universities around the globe participated at the first ever hackathon at the Vatican.

I had the honor of giving the closing keynote at the Vatican and here are my takeaways of this extraordinary event https://t.co/REVQCyKxAD

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VHacks in a nutshell "VHacks" - The first ever Vatican Hackathon" https://t.co/6BOneyx0lV @YouTube @EWTN @VHacks2018

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A story from MIT to come out with a low-tech solution for High-Impact Health Care in VHacks https://t.co/M8VV3KLCV2 @VHacks2018

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Last day in Rome with VHacks team and our participants! @adam_sulkowski #vhacks2018

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Just uploaded photos for VHacks on FB! Feel free to share and tag! https://t.co/RwHktEuUF7

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Pope Francis asked the young people "not to keep quiet. Even if others keep quiet, if we older people and leaders keep quiet, if the whole world keeps quiet and loses its joy, I ask you: Will you cry out?"

https://t.co/XM2mh6wUpF

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Two weeks ago we shared the news that the Vatican was hosting it's first hack, @VHacks2018

Here's a follow-up story via @TheAtlantic on the outcomes -

https://t.co/4GDgR7enAm

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We are glad to have you here! @pray https://t.co/Y3CO242091

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Excited to be here at #VHacks with over 100 brilliant young minds from around the world to solve some of our globe's toughest challenges! @VHacks2018 #socent