Challenge
Your adventure begins in the heart of Vire, where the remnants of a once-vibrant city echo with the struggles of its divided inhabitants. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as you step into the Planetary Alliance headquarters, a symbol of hope amid the crumbling skyscrapers and overcrowded slums. Here, you are called to confront one of society's most pressing issues: gender inequality.
Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of gender, enjoys equal opportunities, rights, and representation. In Vire, however, traditional norms have long limited women's potential, leaving them marginalized in the shadows of society. The outer slums, where most of the population struggles to survive, are rife with stories of women whose dreams have been stifled by systemic barriers. Your mission is to become a champion for change.
As you navigate the vibrant yet challenging streets of Vire, you engage with community leaders and local activists who share the stories of women striving for a better life. Your mission is to create a project that addresses this challenge head-on. You have the freedom to explore various approaches, whether through technology, visual storytelling, design, data analysis, or any creative medium that speaks to you. Your project could raise awareness, propose innovative solutions, or inspire action toward a more equitable future.
As you embark on this quest, think about how your unique skills can shine through your project. Will you raise awareness about disparities, propose innovative solutions, or inspire action to empower all genders? This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Together, let’s build a world where everyone can thrive. The adventure begins now—dare to dream, create, and transform!
Consider how your work can:
- Raise awareness about gender disparities
- Propose innovative solutions to empower all genders
- Inspire action toward a more equitable future
Feel free to let your creativity guide you as you develop a solution that contributes to a world where everyone can thrive.
In collaboration with GitHub
We're thrilled to be collaborating with GitHub to be bringing this quest to life with Copilot.
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Important Dates
Challenge opens:
November 18, 2024 at 9:00am ET
Challenge closes:
November 24, 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 November 24.
- How to Submit:
- Submit via email to masteryquests@bletchley.org and use the subject: Empowering Futures
- 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?
