Preparations for organizing the regional qualifiers of the National Youth Hackathon, dedicated to developing innovative solutions in the field of volunteering, continue in Oran. A coordination meeting was held Monday to finalize organizational arrangements and mobilize key stakeholders ahead of the launch of this event, scheduled for November 4 and 5.
The meeting took place at the Souidi Ahmed youth center, attended by the director of the Office of Youth Establishments (ODEJ), youth inspectors, and several sector officials. Exchanges focused on practical arrangements related to hosting this event, with particular emphasis on task distribution among different participants, effort coordination, and setting up necessary conditions for the smooth execution of the regional qualifiers.
This competition is part of the implementation of the Ministry of Youth’s program for the year 2026, specifically regarding its segment dedicated to promoting volunteering and strengthening youth participation in public life.
Under the slogan “Youth establishments, spaces conducive to innovation and volunteering,” this initiative aims to mobilize the creative capabilities of young people and encourage them to propose concrete, innovative, and feasible ideas that address societal needs.
Participation is open to young members of youth establishments, members of clubs dedicated to the environment, citizenship, and volunteering, as well as representatives and members of partner youth associations.
Participating teams will compete across four main areas: attracting youth and reinforcing their engagement in volunteering, citizenship and community service through innovative volunteer initiatives, leveraging digitization to develop volunteer work, and promoting as well as facilitating volunteer activities within youth establishments.
Through this initiative, organizers intend to turn volunteering into a genuine driver of citizenship, solidarity, and collective responsibility, while encouraging youth to apply their creativity toward local development and society. The regional qualifiers will thus highlight the most relevant projects prior to the final phase of the National Hackathon.