(How could we help to make the lives of those who are forced to flee their homes a little more manageable?)
Stream 1 - Build a mobile or Web app using google maps API. An app that can help refugees connect with services near them, or simply any other location services solution that teams come up with while brainstorming together with the charities represented.
Stream 2 - Story telling with data. We will gather data, identify interesting correlations, mash data, and create great Infographics that provide new insights into the refugee crisis. The output is going good to be great visuals that charities can use in their social media campaigns.
Stream 3 - Setup a Web and social strategy clinic for the charities we partner with. Individuals with experience can work with the charities to review current strategies being employed and recommend improvements.
Geoff Bazira
Director, Products and Innovation at SAP
Geoff has over 20 years of experience in the Tech sector, spanning Software Development, Enterprise Application Consulting, IT Infrastructure and Service Management, Analytics Product Management, and Customer Success Management. He initiated the Social Innovation and Youth Mentorship Challenge to help inspire young minds about what is possible with technology and the amount of good that we can all do if we put our minds together.
Barry Semple
Chief Operating Officer at OneWorld Accuracy
Barry has over 30 years of experience in Information Technology, working from electronic technician, through management roles, to his current role as COO at OneWorld Accuracy. He has extensive experience working with people to achieve a common goal. Ensuring everyone is involved, has a voice, and has fun, are all critical in leading people to achieve their best.
Sophia Kebede
Sophia Kebede received her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia. Since graduation she has worked in International Development in Peru as the Micro-Enterprise Development Advisor with Cuso International, Canada's leading development NPO. Upon her return to Vancouver, she became the Business Skills Youth Facilitator with the Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, where she successfully developed a sustainable Business Plan and delivered Business Skills workshops. After completing her present studies in the Diploma in Accounting Program at UBC, she is thrilled to continue her career in the Assurance group at PricewaterhouseCoopers in September 2016.
Chris Muema
Founder, KamaHapa.com
Chris has facilitated digital technology start-ups from the US North West, East Africa and presently in British Columbia as founder of KamaHapa.com. Other digital technology engagements include; World Vision International; The Coca-Cola Company; Insurance Underwriters and Brokers, and; Governments both in East Africa as well as Western Canada. He enjoys kayaking, hiking, travel, emoji-making, go-carts, Morgan Freeman and collaborating with others to find “aha ideas” that make the world a better place to live in.
Kamahapa, Simon Fraser University, Artragin Media, YWCA Metro Vancouver
For more information, please feel free to email siymc.org@gmail.com, or via Facebook.
Geoff Bazira, Solomon Nyakojo, Abigael Bazira, Mary Bazira, Naomi Bazira
Rachel Nelson, Associate Director, Community Engagement, Simon Fraser University
Telnaz Mazidi of Sweet Lemon Catering
Abigael Bazira - Event preparation and operational support
Humuza Bazira - Photography
Mary Bazira - Registration, Social Media
Naomi Bazira - Registration, Social Media
