The one-day coding challenge was a team-based coding activity organized as part of the Girls in ICT Day Nepal 2025 training programmes. Participants were introduced to a coding problem, collaborated in teams to develop a solution, and presented their projects to a panel of judges by the end of the day. The challenge included mentor support, interactive sessions, and culminated with feedback, awards, and certificate distribution. The challenge took place on 2 July 2025 at Palm International, Milan Chowk, Butwal, and on 3 July 2025 at Saunrai Square, Uttar Mukhe Marg, Dhangadi, Nepal. The event provided participants with an opportunity to enhance their coding and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience.
Objectives:
- Foster teamwork and collaboration by encouraging participants to work in teams.
- Create a platform for participants to network with peers, mentors, and industry professionals.
- Encourage innovative thinking and creative solutions to the coding challenge problem.
- Offer guidance and support from experienced mentors to help participants navigate the coding challenge.
- Recognize and reward outstanding performance and innovative solutions.
Outcomes:
- Improved coding skills.
- Building teamwork experience.
- Networking connections.
- Innovative solutions to support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Feedback from experts/mentors and enhanced learning.
Participation Information:
- Young women between the ages between 18-24 participated in the event through in-person attendance.
- Admission to this event was by invitations only.
Program Agenda – Day 1
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday 2 July 2025
- Time: 09:00 – 19:00
- Venue: Palm International, Butwal, Nepal
9:00 – 12:00
Morning Session
Welcome and Introduction
- Icebreaker activities
- Overview of the coding challenge rules and objectives
- Challenge Kick off
- Participants receive the coding challenge problem statement
- Explanation of the problem and requirements
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break
13:00-16:00
Afternoon Session
Coding Challenge
- Participants work in teams to solve the challenge
- Mentors available for guidance and support
- Regular check-ins to monitor progress
Interactive Q&A and Networking
- Open opportunities Floor for questions
- Networking
17:00-19:00
Evening Session
Project Submission and Presentation
- Participants submit their solutions
- Presentation of solutions to judges and peers
- Feedback from judges
Awards and Wrap-Up
- Announcement of winners and distribution of prizes
- Certificates distribution
Closing remarks and networking
Program Agenda – Day 2
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday 3 July 2025
- Time: 09:00 – 19:00
- Venue: Saunrai Square, Dhangadi, Nepal
9:00 – 13:00
Morning Session
Welcome and Introduction
- Icebreaker activities
- Overview of the coding challenge rules and objectives
- Challenge Kick off
- Participants receive the coding challenge problem statement
- Explanation of the problem and requirements
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-16:00
Afternoon Session
Coding Challenge
- Participants work in teams to solve the challenge
- Mentors available for guidance and support
- Regular check-ins to monitor progress
Interactive Q&A and Networking
- Open opportunities Floor for questions
- Networking
17:00-19:00
Evening Session
Project Submission and Presentation
- Participants submit their solutions
- Presentation of solutions to judges and peers
- Feedback from judges
Awards and Wrap-Up
- Announcement of winners and distribution of prizes
- Certificates distribution
