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| ⚫ | '''Gaza Sky Geeks''' is the first and only tech hub in ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gazaskygeeks.com/about-us/| title=About Us - Gaza Sky Geeks|work=Gaza Sky Geeks|access-date=2018-11-18}}</ref> a program of ] aiming to create a community of developers, freelancers and tech enthusiasts in hope of creating more opportunities for the people of Gaza.<ref name=memon/> The non-profit organization was launched with support from ] in 2011, but has since then received the backing of other Silicon Valley big names such as ] and also of international donors.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news|first=Yolande|last=Knell|title=Gaza: Coding in a conflict zone|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-45643834|work=BBC News|date=1 October 2018}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Due to the ], the unemployment in the Strip is one of the highest in the world at 80%. | ||
| ⚫ | A major obstacle for Palestinian freelancers is handling online payments as ] cannot be used by Palestinians.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electronicintifada.net/content/why-does-paypal-discriminate-against-palestinians/20611|title=Why does PayPal discriminate against Palestinians?|work=The Electronic Intifada|date=30 May 2017}}</ref> In March 2018, ] to research e-payment solutions for Palestinians.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gazaskygeeks.com/2018/03/01/mastercard-gsg-research-e-payment-in-palestine/|title=MasterCard teams up with GSG to Overcome Online Payment Hurdles|date=1 March 2018|work=Gaza Sky Geeks}}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | '''Gaza Sky Geeks''' is the first and only tech hub in ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gazaskygeeks.com/about-us/| title=About Us - Gaza Sky Geeks|work=Gaza Sky Geeks|access-date=2018-11-18}}</ref> a program of ] aiming to create a community of developers, freelancers and tech enthusiasts in hope of creating more opportunities for the people of Gaza.<ref name=memon/> The non-profit organization was launched with support from ] in 2011, but has since then received the backing of other Silicon Valley big names such as ] and also of international donors.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news|first=Yolande|last=Knell|title=Gaza: Coding in a conflict zone|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-45643834|work=BBC News|date=1 October 2018}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Due to the ], the unemployment in the Strip is one of the highest in the world at 80%. | ||
| ⚫ | A major obstacle for Palestinian freelancers is handling online payments as ] cannot be used by Palestinians.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electronicintifada.net/content/why-does-paypal-discriminate-against-palestinians/20611|title=Why does PayPal discriminate against Palestinians?|work=The Electronic Intifada|date=30 May 2017}}</ref> In March 2018, ] to research e-payment solutions for Palestinians.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gazaskygeeks.com/2018/03/01/mastercard-gsg-research-e-payment-in-palestine/|title=MasterCard teams up with GSG to Overcome Online Payment Hurdles|date=1 March 2018|work=Gaza Sky Geeks}}</ref> | ||
| == Programs == | == Programs == | ||
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| Company type | Non-Profit Organization |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011; 14 years ago (2011) |
| Founder | Andy Dwonch, Iliana Montauk |
| Headquarters | Gaza Strip, Palestine |
| Key people | Ryan Sturgill (Director) |
| Products | Training Programs, Start-ups Accelators, co-working space |
| Number of employees | 20 |
| Parent | Mercy Corps |
| Website | gazaskygeeks |
Gaza Sky Geeks is the first and only tech hub in Gaza, a program of Mercy Corps aiming to create a community of developers, freelancers and tech enthusiasts in hope of creating more opportunities for the people of Gaza. The non-profit organization was launched with support from Google in 2011, but has since then received the backing of other Silicon Valley big names such as Microsoft and also of international donors.
Due to the Blockade of the Gaza Strip, the unemployment in the Strip is one of the highest in the world at 80%.
A major obstacle for Palestinian freelancers is handling online payments as PayPal cannot be used by Palestinians. In March 2018, MasterCard to research e-payment solutions for Palestinians.
Programs
Gaza Sky Geeks runs three main programs.
Code Academy
Is a fullstack bootcamp program runs by a partnership with Founder and Coders, Founders and Coders is a free bootcamp program based in London, The program typically runs for 4 months of which the first 8 weeks is focused on training of new topics including but not incluise to API, testing, NodeJS. the rest of the weeks the studetns do projcets.
GeeXeleator
Is a startups accelators program runs for 16 weeks, before
Freelace Aacdemy
A program to teah
Geek Labs
Is the expansion plan of Gaza Sky Geeks mainly to to Suth Gaza Khanyounes, and to the west-bank.
Challenges
One of the main challenges facing
References
- ^ Alfarra, Jehan (13 April 2016). "Gaza Sky Geeks take flight in London". Middle East Monitor.
- "About Us - Gaza Sky Geeks". Gaza Sky Geeks. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
- Knell, Yolande (1 October 2018). "Gaza: Coding in a conflict zone". BBC News.
- "Why does PayPal discriminate against Palestinians?". The Electronic Intifada. 30 May 2017.
- "MasterCard teams up with GSG to Overcome Online Payment Hurdles". Gaza Sky Geeks. 1 March 2018.
External links
- Gaza Sky Geeks: The First Tech Hub in Gaza
- He Found A Way Out Of Gaza. Then, Something Drew Him Back.
- How Gaza's only Startup Accelerator achieved a Record-shattering Crowdfunding Campaign
- Gaza: Coding in a conflict zone
- Palestinian 'geeks' code their way to a better future in Gaza
- Wireless in Gaza: the whizz-kids making code not war
- The Hybrid and Gaza Sky Geeks are Helping Arab-Israeli and Palestinian Entrepreneurs Overcome Adversity
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