Hackathons for development is an initiative that tries to develop data sciences skills and use those skills to address development challenges.

Joined February 2012
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Huge thanks to Sally Macfarlane from @Big_IDIA for highlighting the work of Hack4dev especially our Cascade Framework used in the Data Science Hackathon Programme (DSHP) during her talk at the @AfricaAstronomy conference!
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Celebrating the last day of the hackathon!Thank you for showing openness and a willingness to learn from one another. You all did incredibly well and it's been great to witness what you've built together! #AfAS2026
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Day two update from the #AfAS2026 hackathon! Teams are making steady progress and building together step by step!
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Day two of the #AfAS2026 hackathon has officially started! It's a day of work, learning and teamwork in action! #hackathon
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We’re super excited to be attending the #AfAS2026 Hackathon in Kasane, Botswana! Being part of this hackathon means collaborating with participants across Africa and co-creating solutions that can drive meaningful change in our communities! #AfAS2026
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31 Oct 2025
Passionate about data science & community impact? Join the Hack4dev Organisers Hackathon 2025–2026 and get support to run your own event! Apply by 10 Nov 2025: hack4dev.org/dshp-organisers… #DSRH2025

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Hack4Dev retweeted
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@Hack4Dev has extended the Call for the Data Science Organisers Hackathon 2025–2026 to 10 November 2025. We invite interested groups to apply for Stage 1 of the Data Science Hackathon Cascade Programme (Organisers’ Hackathon). For more info: hack4dev.org/dshp-organisers…
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28 Oct 2025
Exciting news! We’ve extended the deadline for applications for the Data Science Organisers Hackathon! For more information: hack4dev.org/dshp-organisers… Kindly spread the word! #DSRH2025
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15 Oct 2025
Guide to Submit Your Proposal for the Hack4dev Data Science Organisers Hackathon 2025–2026!
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1 Oct 2025
We are excited to announce the Call for Organisers for the Data Science Hackathon 2025–2026! For more information and applications: hack4dev.org/dshp-organisers… #DSTH2026 #DSRH2026
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17 Oct 2025
“The challenge was quite novel and relevant in real world. The difficulty of beating the base model was very exciting and since there is clear goal, it was very motivating”- last cycle’s team leader noted! Applications for the next cycle are now open: hack4dev.org/dshp-organisers…

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16 Oct 2025
Best Organising Team leader for the 1st Cycle of regional hackathons, Ny Ando Ralitera , shares a short message and advice for future regional hackathon organisers. Submit your application before the deadline! Application link: hack4dev.org/dshp-organisers… #DSTH2026
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We are pleased to announce that the #AfAS2026 conference will be hosted by @biustbw ! Further details, including the call for registrations, exhibitions, and programme highlights, will be shared on our platforms in the coming months!
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1 Sep 2025
Hack4dev Lead, Eslam Hussein, gives a brief overview of our online event happening on 04 September 2025. Join us as we celebrate the 2025 Data Science Hackathon achievements and announce the winners. Don’t miss it: hack4dev.org/newmodel/
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29 Aug 2025
A reminder to join us on 04 September 2025 for the Hack4dev 2025 Online Event, where we will highlight the achievements of the 2025 Data Science Hackathon Programme! For registration: hack4dev.org/news-2/

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20 Aug 2025
Celebrate Hack4dev's the achievements of the 2025 Data Science Hackathon Programme! We invite researchers, partners- especially those advancing Human and Planetary Wellbeing, to join the online event on 04 September 2025. Registration link in bio: hack4dev.org/newmodel/
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2 Jul 2025
More slides showing how different teams approached and framed the challenge in their own way during their regional hackathons! #DSRH2025
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