In August, I had the privilege of organising and facilitating a women's health hackathon. This event provided me with the opportunity to present on the critical topics of prototyping and testing—areas I passionately advocate for within any team. It was a rewarding experience to see all the meanighful projects the teams created.
Even though women make up 50% of the global population, they face challenges in all sectors of life - including their health.
If we want to build a more equitable society, it's crucial to address the gender gap within healthcare systems around the world and ensure that health services are equally effective and accessible to everybody.
That was the mission of the UNLEASH Hack London, which focused on bridging the gender gap in the United Kingdom’s health services, to ultimately create a healthcare system that serves everyone.
The Hack was co-hosted with the Royal College of Art, London and brought together 30+ Talents from across the UK, who spent 2 days delving into SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by hearing speakers from across women healthcare and design industries and immersing themselves in the Innovation Process.
The winning project tackled how "cities are often designed with equality in mind, but not equity, which can negatively effect women’s health. The solution is for women with urgent toiletry needs, to gain easier access to appropriate facilities, in turn improving women's mental, physical and reproductive health.
Photo of the small exhibition created for the event
Experts talk organised during the hack