2023-11-04 11:17:57
LG Electronics (LG) hosted the finals of the 2023 Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from October 24 to 28. The successful event, held offline for the first time in four years, saw 461 young people with disabilities from 18 different countries compete in a total of six diverse IT challenges.
Challenges included the two-part eTool Challenge, which tested participants’ skills in creating presentation slides and using spreadsheets; the eLifeMap challenge, which assessed participants’ ability to search text and images online; the eContent Challenge, which assessed video production and editing capabilities; and the eCreative challenge, which asked participants to code a self-driving car program and develop an idea for technology that improves the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Created in 2011 to help young people with disabilities better master information and communication technologies (ICT) and help them acquire the confidence and practical tools necessary to fully engage in society, GITC 2023 was hosted by LG Corporation, the South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Government of Abu Dhabi, and organized by LG, the Zayed Higher Organization, the United Arab Emirates and the GITC Organizing Committee.
To date, more than 5,000 young people with disabilities from 40 countries have participated in GITC. The competition continues to serve as a springboard for young people with disabilities, with many former participants moving on to careers in information technology-related fields and other industries.
Historically, most GITC participants come from Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Vietnam and Thailand. This year, however, the GITC gained diversity, welcoming young people from countries in the Middle East and North Africa, such as Egypt and Kenya, for the first time.
At the conclusion of the rigorous five-day event, Muhammad Naazir Danesh from Malaysia was announced as the overall winner of GITC 2023. He achieved excellent marks in all categories of this year’s GITC.
Despite a severe physical disability, Muhammad Naazir Danesh has always been passionate about the field of information technology since his childhood. Despite the difficulties he encounters, he hopes to one day become an information technology specialist. Motivated by the recognition of this GITC, he is determined to work hard to realize his dream.
“My journey to becoming a global information technology leader has been paved by the invaluable contributions of those I have met,” said Muhammad Naazir Danesh. “This recognition is both an honor and motivation to pursue my biggest dreams in the future.”
During the event, LG presented its Universal UP Kit to competitors in a dedicated exhibition space located next to the competition venue. The kit, first unveiled at IFA 2023, is a collection of innovative accessories and add-ons for home appliances, designed to facilitate use for everyone, regardless of gender, age or disability. GITC competitors who experienced the Universal UP Kit in person were full of praise for LG’s new inclusive solutions.
Additionally, the company set up a photo zone that embraces the Life’s Good brand promise and even distributed branded merchandise that encompasses the LG brand philosophy and core values. GITC was the main event to showcase the meaning of Life’s Good, with all participants working hard to overcome their challenges, even when faced with difficult tasks. The company hopes that all GITC participants will continue to take on bold challenges and demonstrate optimism to overcome the difficulties they encounter in the future.
As a responsible corporate citizen, LG will continue to empower young people with disabilities around the world by supporting initiatives such as GITC. “GITC is the ideal platform for young people with disabilities who seek to communicate with the world through information technology, transcending barriers in terms of ability, religion and nationality,” said Yoon Dae-sik , senior vice president of external relations of LG Electronics. “We will continue to support young people with disabilities through GITC and encourage them to pursue their dreams.
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