YouthCodeCampHackaton-MindsMatter

Introduction

Welcome to the Youth Code Camp Hackathon! This year's theme is "Minds Matter: Building Resilience Together". The goal of this hackathon is to create a website that raises awareness about common mental health challenges faced by youth and offers support resources to those in need.

Hackathon Theme

Theme: Minds Matter - Building Resilience Together

The focus of this hackathon is on mental health awareness and support. Participants will create a website using HTML, CSS, or other programming languages to address one of the following mental health challenges:

1. Anxiety: Feelings of worry or fear that can be overwhelming.
2. Depression: Prolonged feelings of sadness or lack of interest in activities.
3. Stress: Overload from school, exams, relationships, or social media.
4. Body Image Issues: Concerns about physical appearance or weight.
5. Bullying and Cyberbullying: Teasing, harassment, or bullying online.

Hacking During Hacktime

How to Hack:

• Start with a Plan: Choose one of the mental health challenges and outline your website's structure. Decide on the pages you will include, such as a homepage, information page, and support resources page.
• Build Your Website:
  • Use HTML to structure your content with headings, paragraphs, and lists.
  • Apply CSS to style your elements, ensuring your website is visually appealing and responsive.
  • Optionally, incorporate JavaScript or other programming languages for additional functionality.
• Focus on Content: Provide accurate information, statistics, and support resources related to your chosen mental health challenge. Make sure your content is clear and easy to navigate.
• Test Your Website: Before submission, ensure that all links, forms, and features are functional and that your website works well on both desktop and mobile devices.

Submission

• Submit your project as a GitHub repository link.
• Include a README.md file that explains your project and its purpose.

Judging Criteria

Projects will be judged based on the following criteria:

1. Clarity and Relevance
2. Creativity and Design
3. Usability and Navigation
4. Impact and Awareness

For more detailed guidelines and tips, refer to the PDF document below.

Download Hackathon Guidance PDF

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Good luck, and let's build something impactful together!