10/09/2025
PRESS RELEASE�For Immediate Release�Updated Timeline for “Innovating for Change” Hackathon on Adolescent SRHR:
Monrovia, Liberia – September 8, 2025 – The organizers of the Innovating for Change Hackathon, in collaboration with UNFPA Liberia, announce an updated timeline for the youth-centered innovation challenge focused on advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for adolescents. The hackathon, designed to empower young innovators, will now run from September 4 to October 25, 2025, due to new level of Stakeholders Engagement.
To ensure broader inclusivity, the Call for Proposals has shifted from a closed to an open call, inviting young innovators across Liberia to participate. The call will be promoted through various media channels to reach diverse eligible youth. To participate: To Register: https://srhrtechhackathonliberia.devpost.com/
Target Audience: The hackathon will target, Adolescents and Youth (10-35 years old). Students, recent graduates, Students in high school and young professionals with backgrounds in technology, computer science, engineering, design, public health, and entrepreneurship.
Updated Key Dates
•Open Call for Proposals: September 4–15, 2025
•Shortlisting: September 15–16, 2025
•Pitch Deck & Tech Support: September 18–19, 2025
•Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Workshop: September 19–24, 2025
•Production Presentation & Panelist Selection: September 25, 2025
•Production Period & Quick Impact Testing: September 29–October 15, 2025
•Winners & Award Day: October 25, 2025
ToR on Awards:�Winning teams will receive cash prizes for incubation to support solution development and scaling in the YMCA Liberia YDigital Startup Lab
•1st Place: $500.00 USD
•2nd Place: $350.00 USD
•3rd Place: $200.00 USD
Why It Matters: The Innovating for C Change Hackathon empowers youth to address SRHR challenges through creative, technology-driven, and community-based solutions. By partnering with UNFPA Liberia and other stakeholders, the hackathon aligns with national priorities to deliver impactful, youth-led innovations.
About the Hackathon�This youth-centered initiative fosters digital and community-driven solutions to improve adolescent SRHR outcomes in Liberia. Through mentorship, workshops, and collaborative design, it strengthens the role of youth in advancing health and development.
For Media Inquiries: YMCA, Liberia NSG: +231886510638�Hackathon Technical Support: +231777599509�Donor Relations: +231770004007�Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected] Request for SRHR Hackathon Document
