Close Menu
  • Home
  • Conferences
    • Training
  • Scholarships
    • Undergraduate
    • Short Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Masters/Postgraduate
    • PhD
    • Postdoctoral
    • Study Abroad
      • Study in Africa
      • Study in Asia
      • Study in Australia
      • Study in Europe
      • Study in USA
  • Competitions
    • Awards
  • Grants
  • Fellowships
  • Jobs
    • Internships
    • Volunteering
  • Blog
    • OD Specials
      • OD Live Series
      • Young Person of the Month
      • Mentorship
        • OD Mentors
    • Success Stories
    • How-To
    • General Tips
  • ODIC 2023
    • ODIC 2023 Application
    • ODIC Judges
    • ODIC 2023 Winners
    • ODIC 2022 Winners
    • ODIC 2021 Winners
    • ODIC 2019 Winners
    • ODIC 2018 Winners
    • ODIC 2017 Winners
    • ODIC 2016 Winners
  • Search
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia and Oceania
    • America
    • Europe
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Wednesday, June 18
  • About Us
    • Partners
  • Submit Opportunity
  • Deadlines
  • Nominate #YPOM
  • Promote
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram Telegram
Opportunity Desk
  • Home
  • Conferences
    • Training
  • Scholarships
    • Undergraduate
    • Short Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Masters/Postgraduate
    • PhD
    • Postdoctoral
    • Study Abroad
      • Study in Africa
      • Study in Asia
      • Study in Australia
      • Study in Europe
      • Study in USA
  • Competitions
    • Awards
  • Grants
  • Fellowships
  • Jobs
    • Internships
    • Volunteering
  • Blog
    • OD Specials
      • OD Live Series
      • Young Person of the Month
      • Mentorship
        • OD Mentors
    • Success Stories
    • How-To
    • General Tips
  • ODIC 2023
    • ODIC 2023 Application
    • ODIC Judges
    • ODIC 2023 Winners
    • ODIC 2022 Winners
    • ODIC 2021 Winners
    • ODIC 2019 Winners
    • ODIC 2018 Winners
    • ODIC 2017 Winners
    • ODIC 2016 Winners
  • Search
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia and Oceania
    • America
    • Europe
Opportunity Desk
Home»Search by Region»America»DataJam Pasos Libres Innovation Competition on Human Trafficking in Latin America 2020

DataJam Pasos Libres Innovation Competition on Human Trafficking in Latin America 2020

Jude OgarAugust 18, 20203 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram

Deadline: August 21, 2020

Are you passionate about technology for the protection of human rights? Are you interested in the use, analysis and visualization of data? Do you know how to design, communicate, and have an innovative spirit? If the answer is “yes!” and you over 18 years old, the DataJam Pasos Libres is for you!

The DataJam Pasos Libres is an 8-day online competition in which 150 participants from all over Colombia and the world will develop solutions based on data and data use cases to identify human trafficking patterns, networks and hotspots in Latin America. This year, the event will be held online, bringing together more young innovators, experts and partners than ever before. Besides, the initiative seeks to collaborate with the winning teams to promote the development of the proposed solutions and data cases in the Traffik Analysis Hub ecosystem: the most advanced technological solution in the counter-trafficking field in the world.

Participating teams will have access to expert mentoring and IBM technologies that will enhance their ability to overcome the proposed challenge. The competition will start on Friday, August 28 and end on Friday, September 4. The agenda includes talks, workshops and mentoring.

Prizes

  • The team that occupies the first place will get $ 4,000,000 (COP) in cash plus 1-year Platzi Expert Plans for each of the team members.
  • Second and third place will receive Platzi Basic Plans for one month.
  • All participants will obtain a certificate of participation.

The cash and in-kind prizes apply only to participants in Latin America.

Eligibility

  • Open to undergraduate, graduate, technicians and professionals with knowledge in the development of technological solutions, data analysis, design, marketing, business and finance, as well as human trafficking, human rights, crime prevention, justice, care to victims, among other related areas.
  • The undergraduate students must be studying at least the year or semester that represents 60% of their career.
  • All participants must be over 18 years old.
  • You must form an interdisciplinary work team, with a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of five (5) members. Each team must have at least one data scientist, programmer or developer.
  • Each participant must have a computer with the requirements (hardware and software) they consider necessary plus Internet access. The organizers of the event will provide access to IBM technologies, digital tools for collaborative work, and communication, as well as the data sets necessary for the development of the competition. Participants will be able to collect, create and use their own data sets and any other tool or material they consider necessary.

Application

To take part in the competition:

  • Form a multidisciplinary team of 4 to 5 participants. Each team must have at least one data scientist, programmer or developer.
  • Register your team by completing the registration form. Remember to wait for the confirmation of your selection.
  • Study the training material on Human Trafficking and Data, then investigate and explore alternatives to innovative solve the competition’s challenges.
  • Develop your solution and data use case during the eight days of competition. Your team will have access to expert talks, workshops and mentoring.

Click here to register

For more information, visit DataJam Pasos Libres.

Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Pinterest Telegram
Previous ArticlePhotoAfrica Multicultural Photo Contest 2020 for Africans ($10,000 prize)
Next Article Propanama Ideathon 2020 – Strengthening the Creative Community in Panama (prize of $10,000)
Avatar photo
Jude Ogar
  • Website

Jude Ogar is an educator and youth development practitioner with years of experience working in the education and youth development space. He is passionate about the development of youth in Africa.

Related Posts

SFF FinTech Excellence Awards 2025 (S$50,000 prize)

June 17, 2025

KBr Photo Award 2025 for Photographers (€25,000 prize)

June 17, 2025

FoundHers Labs Program 2025 for Women-led Tech-enabled Businesses

June 17, 2025




OD YPOM – Payzee Mahmod

Payzee Mahmod from UK is OD Young Person of the month – June 2025. Read more.




Latest Posts
  • SFF FinTech Excellence Awards 2025 (S$50,000 prize)
  • KBr Photo Award 2025 for Photographers (€25,000 prize)
  • FoundHers Labs Program 2025 for Women-led Tech-enabled Businesses
  • GreenCape FNF GreenPitch Challenge 2025
  • Youth Impact Challenge Canada 2025 ($40,000 in prizes)
  • Black Youth AI Fellowship 2025 for Black Students in Canada
  • curaJOY Summer Impact Fellowship 2025 ($1,250 stipend)
  • COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship 2025
Follow on Twitter
Tweets by @OpportunityDesk
Follow Us on Social Media

facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   Twitter   YouTube

Receive Opportunity Alerts!

Join over 100,000 email subscribers to receive weekly summary of opportunities. Sign up here.

Opportunity Desk Email Alerts!

Join over 100,000 email subscribers to receive weekly summary of opportunities. Sign up here.

Copyright © Opportunity Desk
  • About Us
    • Partners
  • Submit Opportunity
  • Deadlines
  • Nominate #YPOM
  • Promote
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Ad Blocker Enabled!
Ad Blocker Enabled!
Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please support us by disabling your Ad Blocker.