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Connect Technology Conference. Kigali, feb. 7-9 2023

Red Cross Red Crescent Top 40 Under 40 Tech Entrepreneurs of the year

The digital solution for a national rehabilitation programme in Palestine, presented by Yazan Ibrahim at the Connect Technology Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, has been voted as the winning project.

Yazan Ibrahim, from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, represents a team of three individuals, along with Anwar Aaljamals (Palestine Red Crescent Society) and Arnau Rovira (Spanish Red Cross).

The team’s hard work and dedication to finding a solution that has had a real impact on the lives of people with disabilities are truly inspiring.

Their innovative approach and determination to help others are a testament to the positive impact that technology can have on society.

Congratulations to the winning team and to all the top tech entrepreneurs and teams who also had a chance to present their initiatives in Kigali.

We will share more about the event and top 6 – stay connected!

Connect Technology Conference. Kigali, feb. 7-9 2023

The Top 40 under 40 Humanitarian Tech Entrepreneur of the Year Award focuses on digital and technology skills and innovation in young leaders within the IFRC Network. By showcasing the incredible things that are achievable through investment in technology, we want to encourage deeper prioritisation and investment in the overall development of technology and digital infrastructure and solutions in our organisation.

Congratulations to the 6 Finalists of the Top 40 under 40 challenge!

 

Yeon Park and team

Yeon Park and team

Asia Pacific Disaster Resilience Centre (APDRC) / The Republic of Korea National Red Cross

Jacopo Margutti, Wessel de Jong, Gulfaraz Rahman, Tal Rosenthal

Jacopo Margutti, Wessel de Jong, Gulfaraz Rahman, Tal Rosenthal

The Netherlands Red Cross

Arnau Rovira, Yazan Ibrahim and Anwar Aaljamals

Arnau Rovira, Yazan Ibrahim and Anwar Aaljamals

Palestine Red Crescent Society

Maeza Angga Rizky

Maeza Angga Rizky

Indonesian Red Cross Society

*as of jan 22 at 24:00 CET

Submissions closed on January 16, 2023 at 24:00 Central European Time.

Introducing the 40 game-changers of our annual ‘Top 40 Under 40’ innovation challenge. These 40 young entrepreneurs from the Red Cross Red Crescent Network have impressed our panel of judges with their fresh ideas and unique solutions. Check out the list and stay tuned for the final winners announcement. Keep pushing the boundaries of technology and changing the world! 

Congratulations to the Top 40 Under 40!

Elly Savatia, Daniel & Phoebe

Elly Savatia, Daniel & Phoebe

Kenya Red Cross Society

Magdalena Keplinger and team

Magdalena Keplinger and team

Austrian Red Cross

Rilana, Viktoria, Farhad, Michel and Mirjam

Rilana, Viktoria, Farhad, Michel and Mirjam

Swiss Red Cross

Arnau Rovira, Yazan Ibrahim and Anwar Aaljamals

Arnau Rovira, Yazan Ibrahim and Anwar Aaljamals

Palestine Red Crescent Society

Pello Mugica Gonzalez

Pello Mugica Gonzalez

Belgian Red Cross

Gloria Njoku-Franklin

Gloria Njoku-Franklin

Nigerian Red Cross Society

Ignacio Benjamín Vilte

Ignacio Benjamín Vilte

Argentine Red Cross

Alejandro Fernández Muñoz

Alejandro Fernández Muñoz

Spanish Red Cross Society

Ahmad Abdul-Nasser & Omar Hamdy

Ahmad Abdul-Nasser & Omar Hamdy

Egyptian Red Crescent Society

Maeza Angga Rizky

Maeza Angga Rizky

Indonesian Red Cross Society

Farah Putri Arijani

Farah Putri Arijani

Indonesian Red Cross Society

Jacopo Margutti, Wessel de Jong, Gulfaraz Rahman, Tal Rosenthal

Jacopo Margutti, Wessel de Jong, Gulfaraz Rahman, Tal Rosenthal

Netherlands Red Cross

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