Facebook brings its Internet.org Innovation Challenge to Africa
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Recognition for African developers who are working to deliver apps, websites and services for learning/education and economic empowerment; $US150, 000 awards for winners in two categories
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 10, 2015/ -- Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) (http://www.facebook.com) is launching the Internet.org (http://Internet.org)
Facebook will present an Innovation Challenge Award of US $150,000 to the app, website or service judged to be the best in two categories: learning/education and economic empowerment. Each Innovation Challenge Award winner will also receive a package of tools and services worth up to $60,000 from Facebook’s FbStart program (https://fbstart.com). Two apps, websites or services in each category will receive an Impact Award prize in the amount of $50,000. Connecting people across growth economies This follows the success of Facebook’s Internet.org Innovation Challenge in India (https:/info.internet.org/en/ “The Internet.org Innovation Challenge in Africa supports our vision of a connected world by recognizing those who are working on solutions that aim to improve education and economic health of communities in Africa,” says Ime Archibong, director of strategic partnerships at Facebook. “We’re looking forward to seeing how African developers are providing real value for their communities. By connecting people and empowering them with access to services and information, we can help them achieve extraordinary things and help them to enhance their lives.” The details of the awards The awards are open to developers of apps, websites and online services that provide real value to African communities under the following pillars: Learning/education (apps, websites or online services that make use of technology to inspire and deliver learning) Economic empowerment (apps, websites or online services that help to advance the economic strength and ability of communities) All entries must be received by 1 May, 2016. Winners will be announced in August/September 2016.
Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Facebook.
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