Challenge
With your gender equality initiative taking shape, you travel to the Scarlet Plains, a region devastated by drought and hunger, deeply affected by the inequalities stemming from Vire. The air is thick with uncertainty, but you feel the weight of purpose as you step into this arid landscape. Here, you encounter Dr. Mira, a passionate local agronomist determined to combat food insecurity and restore hope to her community. Her eyes reflect the urgency of the situation, and you quickly learn about the challenges faced by families struggling to access nutritious food—issues that have been exacerbated by the disparities created in Vire.
Welcome to a new stage in your quest, where you’re called to tackle another pressing global issue: food security and sustainable agriculture. Picture yourself stepping into a vibrant, virtual field surrounded by lush crops and innovative farming techniques. As a champion for change, your mission is to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to nutritious food, especially for those displaced by the struggles of Vire.
Partnering with Dr. Mira, you delve into sustainable agricultural practices that utilize advanced irrigation techniques and community gardens. Together, you develop a plan to implement these strategies, engaging local farmers and empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to transform their lands. Under Dr. Mira's guidance, you explore innovative solutions, such as vertical farming and crop rotation, to rejuvenate the scarred earth.
In this challenge, you have the opportunity to create a project that addresses food security and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. You might illustrate global hunger hotspots, showcase innovative farming methods, or develop initiatives that bring urban agriculture to life. No matter your background or previous experience, your creativity and skills can make a difference!
Project Brief: Zero Hunger Initiative
Create a project that addresses food security and promotes sustainable agriculture. Your project can take any form, including technology solutions, visual storytelling, design, or data analysis.
Consider how your work can:
- Raise awareness about food insecurity and sustainable practices
- Propose innovative solutions to enhance food access for underserved communities
- Inspire action toward sustainable agricultural methods that benefit both people and the planet
Let your imagination flourish as you craft a solution that helps nourish our world and creates lasting change.
In collaboration with GitHub
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Important Dates
Challenge opens:
November 25, 2024 at 9:00am ET
Challenge closes:
December 1, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
Submission Format
All projects for Mastery Quest: Sustainable Futures will be hosted on GitHub, making it easy to share and explore the amazing ideas you'll create throughout the summit.
All submissions must include:
- A public GitHub link to your project
- A screenshot of your project
- A brief description:
- Project concept
- How it embodies the theme
- Technologies used
- Notable features or challenges
Let's see what you build on GitHub as we work together toward a more sustainable future!
If you’re new to GitHub, now’s the perfect time to dive in! GitHub is a platform that lets you host, share, and collaborate on code—perfect for showcasing your Sustainable Futures project. Check out these resources to get started:
- GitHub for Beginners YouTube playlist
- GitHub’s Getting Started documentation
- A handy Git cheat sheet to guide you along the way.
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Submission Guidelines
- Deadline: Submit your project by December 1.
- How to Submit:
- Submit via email to masteryquests@bletchley.org and use the subject: Seeds of Sustenance
- Ensure your project includes the required screenshot and description as specified above.
Judging Criteria
Your submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Creativity: How original, innovative, and imaginative is the project in addressing the challenge?
- Relevance to Theme: How well does the project align with and address the specific focus of the challenge?
- Clarity of Concept: How clearly and effectively does the project communicate its purpose, approach, and potential impact?
