#FursaVsVirus Challenge is an initiative by the National Youth Council to facilitate the creation of tech and non-tech solutions to the challenges posed by the corona virus pandemic and for the economic recovery of the country. This is in line with this year’s theme of International Youth Day 2020, Youth Engagement for Global Action. The best solutions will be selected and will be fully implemented in collaboration with participating partners and sponsors. The dates are July 1st - 12th August 2020 and this will happen remotely and in the Youth Empowerment Centres (YECS) across the country. FOCUS AREAS AND THEMES FOOD SECURITY
Agriculture
Food sharing
Food delivery
Food matching
Food production
Food supply
Food waste
ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY
Emergency Energy provision
Municipal waste management
Renewable energy solutions
Water and sanitation
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Border controls
Crisis management
Legal issues
Public administration,
State communication,
Testing solutions Covid -19
Tracking the spread of the epidemic
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Business Development Services
Sports & Creative professions
E-Commerce,
Economic impact
Financial support
Fintech
Local businesses,
Remote work
Supply chain and logistics
Tourism
SOCIAL WELFARE
Disabilities
Vulnerable Populations
Elderly care
Essential services
Women
Community Service
Social distancing
Mental health
Providing medical care – hospitals, community & at home solutions
Support for Medical staff
EDUCATION
E-learning
Grading
School Communication
Social Media
COMPETITION TIMELINE 7/26: Registration opens on Devpost 7/27: 9:00 AM GMT+3 Project submissions open on Devpost 7/30: 9:00 PM GTM+3 Deadline to submit projects, including a 2-minute video walk-through Week of 7/31 Judges commence review of the projects. 8/12: Winning Projects will be announced
July 27, 2020 - Aug. 3, 2020
Online
$10,000