Organization: Africa Health Innovation Centre On Behalf Of Unfpa
Application Deadline: July 16, 2025
Location: Ghana

Overview

UNFPA Ghana invites passionate young innovators aged 18-35 to create creative digital solutions to secure girls’ futures in Ghana. The AI for Her Future: A National Innovation Hackathon, focuses on two crucial tracks, child marriage and teen pregnancy. 20 teams will be chosen for a two-day hybrid innovation sprint, ending in a live pitch event in Accra. Finalists will compete for financial prizes, mentorship, and advanced technology and social impact training, with judges including national and international luminaries.

The Challenge: How can innovation (digital, AI, non-digital) be used to identify, monitor, prevent, and disrupt the drivers of child marriage and teenage pregnancy?

Eligibility

• Tertiary students, developers, designers, activists, and problem solvers ages 18–35
• Teams of 1-3 encouraged (solo applicants are welcome)
• No tech background required — all ideas welcome
• Free to apply and participate

What You’ll Build

• AI-powered detection tools (e.g. voice, text, or social media monitoring)
• Digital education tools to equip girls with knowledge and mentorship
• Prevention platforms with alerts, resources, and safe space tools
• Anonymous reporting systems for survivors and others

Benefits

• Up to 180,000 Cedis in cash prizes available
• Mentorship from experts in tech, gender, and entrepreneurship
• National & Global Exposure for your idea
• Networking with innovators, NGOs, policy makers, and investors

How to Apply

Fill the application form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfY7Qe0rzjyC8xOhxEKv-AP9NOs19hZ9HWf0v-20cj7PyOIIg/viewform

For more information, please visit the UNFPA Ghana webpage: https://ghana.unfpa.org/en/submission/ai-her-future-%E2%80%93-ending-child-marriage-and-teenage-pregnancy-through-innovation