UNICEF

UNICEF announced its first portfolio of investments in open source technology solutions including tools that improve connectivity, real time data collection, identity technology and learning.

A necklace that stores electronic health data to track child immunisation and a wearable soap that helps limit the spread of infectious viruses by encouraging hand washing have won the Wearables for Good challenge run by UNICEF, ARM and frog. The winning designs, both led by joint Indian-US teams, will each receive a prize of $15,000

The Wearables for Good design challenge is rapidly turning into one of the most inclusive global technology races ever, according to its organisers. It has attracted more than 600 registrations so far from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North and South America all vying for two winning places.