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General Assembly, 10 E 21st St, #2, New York
Feb 06 (Thu) , 2025 @ 05:30 PM
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Last week we had gathered 100+ people to learn & build solutions around immigration

Join us on February 6th at 5:30 PM at the vibrant General Assembly New York for the Pitch! You get to see what the teams have been building for the last week at the Immigration Hackathon!

You'll see pitches for solutions in Finance, Health, Language & Legal pillars.

This event represents what we're all about - coming together, collaborating, solving tough problems, & showcasing our creativity!



Event Day Agenda
Until 6:10PM - Snacks & mingle

6:10 - 7PM - Pitches!

7:00 - 8:00PM - closing ceremony & hang out!

Event Details
This is only for the pitch event!

Hackathon Themes
Finance

How might we make banking services more accessible to people who aren't comfortable with English-only interfaces?

How might we help first-generation individuals educate their parents about retirement planning & investment?

How might we help immigrants build credit history & access fair interest rates without falling into cycles of high-interest debt?

How might we help skilled immigrants secure stable employment that matches their experience & qualifications in a new country?

Health

How might we help immigrants navigate healthcare systems when they don't understand medical insurance terminology?

How might we help immigrants find culturally competent mental health professionals who understand their unique experiences?

How might we make preventive healthcare more accessible to immigrants who come from countries with different medical systems?

Language

How might we help working parents maintain their native language in their children while adapting to a new one?

How might we make government forms & documents more understandable for non-native English speakers?

How might we help immigrants practice conversational English in low-pressure, real-world situations?

Legal

How might we help immigrants understand their workplace rights without fear of retaliation?

How might we help first-generation professionals assist their parents with legal documentation & processes?

Please note, this event will be photographed & filmed. Foreign Founders reserve the rights to use photographs & video from the event for marketing & communication purposes. By attending this event you consent to your image being used for these purposes.

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