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Want to be part of Nigeria’s efforts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?

Submit your application for the SayAMR Language Hackathon

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SayAMR Hackathon 2025

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a major global health threat where microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites – evolve to resist the medicines used to kill them. This makes infections harder to treat, increasing the risk of severe illness and death. 

Without action, AMR could cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050 and push millions into poverty due to prolonged illness, higher treatment costs, and lost productivity. Despite the urgency of this problem, many people have never heard of AMR and do not know how their everyday actions are contributing to this problem.

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SayAMR Overview

The SayAMR Language Hackathon provides an opportunity for multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate students in Nigerian universities to develop terminologies for AMR in these main languages – Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba.

By translating AMR into these 4 languages, Nigerian university students will:

Have a chance to develop the AMR terminology that gains national consensus and recognition.

Support the country’s efforts to bridge knowledge gaps caused by language barriers.

Enhance understanding of AMR and improve the AMR narrative.

Win a cash prize.

Support grassroots AMR awareness initiatives.

Watch Detailed Video about The SayAMR Hackathon

Application starts

Oct 10th, 2025

APPLY NOW

Application ends

27th February 2026

How To Apply?

Step One

Check your eligibility

Step Two

Prepare Submission

Step Three

Complete application

Eligibility Criteria

Teams from Nigerian universities can apply. A team must include 4-8 multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate students within an accredited University (federal, state, or private), and at least 1 Linguistics faculty member. Where a Linguistics department does not exist, the faculty member may come from any closely related department.

At least 25% of the team should be students from Linguistics or related language-focused disciplines such as English, Nigerian Languages, or any programme involving language, writing, or translation.

Students must be within 18-35 years of age.

Must be endorsed by the Vice Chancellor or the Vice Chancellor's delegated authority

Must submit translations in at least one of the four approved languages.

Submission Requirements

The final submissions from each team will include:

National ID or other means of identification for all team members, including faculty.

Proof of enrolment in a linguistics course or related language-focused disciplines such as English, Nigerian Languages, or any programme involving language, writing, or translation.

 Proof of faculty status.

Letter of endorsement from a linguistics lecturer or other academic staff as assigned by the Vice Chancellor or HOD.

 A written statement of understanding of AMR and a brief overview of the conducted AMR research/desk review (300-400 words).

Video, audio/pictorial, and written report (250 to 400 words) as evidence of consultative sessions, including a database with the contacts (name, designation, organisation, phone number, email address) for all who were consulted.

Video, audio/pictorial, and written records (200 to 300 words) of the community pilot for each language submission.

A short video explaining the developed terminology for each language submission, with clearly stated sentences in the language(s) of choice

Application Guide

Benefits of Participation?

Recognition and Exposure

Certificate of participation

Prizes for hackathon winners

Opportunity to showcase ideas in front of national and international stakeholders

Opportunity to develop the AMR terminology that gains national consensus and recognition


Professional Development

Hands-on experience in public health, linguistics and cultural translation

Opportunity to collaborate and engage directly with experts in public health, linguistics and communication

Exposure to public health problem solving, strengthened teamwork and collaboration skills

Cultural Impact

 Contribute to toolbox development for AMR communication at the grassroots

Contribute to shaping national AMR communication

Career Advancement

Applaudable addition to CVs for further education and career advancement through the development and submission of the project for this hackathon

Networking opportunities with professionals, mentors, and in institutions working in health and development

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the SayAMR Language Hackathon project

Who can participate in the hackathon?

Participation is open to teams of multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate students within an accredited University (federal, state, or private)

  • A team must include 4-8 multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate students within an accredited University (federal, state, or private), and at least 1 Linguistics faculty member. Where a Linguistics department does not exist, the faculty member may come from any closely related department.
  • At least 25% of the team should be students from Linguistics or related language-focused disciplines such as English, Nigerian Languages, or any programme involving language, writing, or translation.
  • Students must be within 18-35 years of age
  • Each team must be endorsed by the Vice Chancellor or the Vice Chancellor's delegated authority
  • Each team must submit translations in at least one of the four approved languages—Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba
Can a team submit for more than one of the approved languages?

Yes, but you must fill out a separate submission form for each language.

How are the winning teams selected?

A panel of judges comprising of AMR experts, Nigerian linguistics experts, cultural advocates, AMR survivors, Academia and media will evaluate entries based on:

  • Accuracy to the concept of AMR
  • Clarity and simplicity of translation
  • Cultural and linguistic relevance
  • Potential for public adoption
What are the benefits for participants and winners?
  • Gain hands-on experience in public health communication
  • Receive certificates of participation and recognition
  • A cash prize for each winning team
  • National, public acknowledgement
  • Featured in national and international AMR awareness campaigns
  • Your translations adopted in advocacy, policy, and educational materials
Who owns the ideas or names submitted to the SayAMR Hackathon?

All names, ideas, and materials submitted to the SayAMR Hackathon become the property of the Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, in collaboration with NCDC, CICaPS, and CVCNU. By submitting, participants agree that DRASA and its partners may use, adapt, modify, or trademark any submission without needing further permission, credit, or compensation.

Why is this important?

This ensures that the selected name can be freely used, registered, and promoted across all campaign materials without future ownership disputes or conflicts of interest.

Do I keep any rights to my submission?

No. By submitting, participants permanently transfer ownership of their submitted names and ideas to DRASA and its partners.

What if I have a conflict of interest?

Participants must declare any actual or potential conflict of interest within their submission form and also send details by email to amr@drasatrust.org. Any conflicts that arise after submission should be disclosed promptly through the same email address.

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