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Facebook brings its Internet.org Innovation Challenge to Africa

Facebook brings its Internet.org Innovation Challenge to Africa 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 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa,  December 10, 2015 / -- Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) ( http://www.facebook.com ) is launching the Internet.org ( http://Internet.org )  Innovation Challenge in Africa ( https://info.internet.org/en/ story/innovation-challenge ), with the aim of recognising developers and entrepreneurs who are using the internet to improve the standard of education and economic health in their communities. Developers across Africa are invited to enter the challenge. 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 ...