Nairobi, Kenya

RHoK #3

Throughout the weekend we will be coding on problems related to disaster resiliency and climate change adaptation. RHoK has been working with subject matter experts around the world to develop problem statements related to these challenges. These problem statements will be the starting point for our work over the weekend.

At the end of the weekend you will be invited you to share your RHoK application with the group, with the potential to win prizes and see your work put to use in the field.

Prizes

  • Two internships with The World Bank
  • An internship with ICPAC in Nairobi
  • 100,000 Kshs worth of other prizes!
Registration Deadline: 
Friday, June 3, 2011
Hackathon Location: 
Conference Center, Red Court Hotel, Red Cross Road in South C Bellevue
Hackathon Details: 

We will provide facilities, power, food and refreshments to help you write your application. Just bring your laptop, ideas, and enthusiasm!

Event Leads: 
Bahati Schyns
Problems We Are Working On: 
OneCrisis
Populations Center Query tool
Community-driven crisis alerts for bushfires ( BushfireConnect.org)
Drought Monitoring
ARV Drugs Monitoring
NGO Collaboration Space
Relief food distributions
Moving Food
Managing Volunteers after a Disaster
Mapping needs and responses to a crisis
Related Sponsors: 

UI/UX design support provided by Azavea

Event Updates

Jun 3

Nairobi is Ready to RHoK

Published by Random Hacks of...

Are you ready for RHoK #3? With over 1500 registrants and many of RHoK's global locations already sold out, the anticipation is high. RHoK Nairobi sponsor Design House has put together this teaser video that captures a bit of the excitement about RHoK #3 this weekend.

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Jun 3

Great prizes for RHoK #3 – Nairobi

Published by Bahati Schyns

In addition to the pride you can take in helping build resiliency to disasters and climate change, we have some exciting prizes for RHoK 3 Nairobi:

 

  • Two internships with The World Bank
  • An internship with ICPAC in Nairobi
  • 100,000 Kshs worth of other prizes!

 

A few reminders:

  • If you have not yet confirmed, please do so ASAP so that we can have the exact number for logistics
  • Kindly bring your own laptop to work from
  • Meals and tea breaks will be catered
  • For those taking the public transport, take matatu number 12C or 12D from the Bus Station and alight at Kenya Red Cross (Map)
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May 31

Change of Venue for RHoK #3 – Nairobi to Red Court Hotel (Map)

Published by Bahati Schyns


Exciting news! The Kenya Red Cross has graciously offered to host RHoK 3 - Nairobi this weekend.


We will be hosted at the Red Court Hotel in South C (Map). We will have access to full conference facilities and catering, and it will bring us closer to disaster management experts at the Kenya Red Cross.


Our sincere thanks go to the *iHub_, our partners and the original venue for this event. The iHub hosted the first two RHoK events in Nairobi, and we’re sure that there will be many more. 


NOTE: PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE ASAP SO THAT WE CAN HAVE THE EXACT NUMBER FOR LOGISTICS AND PLANNING.

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May 25

50 More Spots Available for RHoK 3 Nairobi

Published by Bahati Schyns

Good news, we have doubled the number of spots available from 50 to 100 for RHoK 3 Nairobi. Register here to reserve a spot.


We look forward to seeing you on June 4th and 5th, 2011 as we join the rest of the world to develop practical open technology related to expert-

provided problems in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation.


Thanks to everyone who has registered already. We are working hard to make this event as fun and impactful as possible. 

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