Seedspace Lagos

As Theodore Roosevelt said, “A great democracy has got to be progressive, or it will soon cease to be either great or a democracy.”

From the tensions in Hong Kong to the recent fall of Afghanistan, today, we have been witnessing the sad and terrifying reality that our democracies are increasingly at risk. However, as we watch these vulnerabilities unfold, we must remember that the very nature of democracy dictates that it is the people who hold power. Therefore, it is up to us, who have the capacity and responsibility to continue to uphold and protect it.

Now, more than ever, it is time to use innovation to safeguard and strengthen the power of the people. One of the ways you can help encourage emerging technologies in this space is by supporting The Digital Democracy Challenge, a global hackathon that seeks innovative, low-cost, and viable digital solutions to uphold a digital civic and democratic public space under challenging and complex conditions.

Apply now: https://seedsta.rs/2V9QIYQ