Add SDG Sprints Launchpad

Author: Sewwandie

public/data/initiatives.json

@@ -1194,9 +1194,9 @@
     "title": "SIGHT Launches \"SDG Sprints\": Designing Humanitarian Tech Projects for a Better Sri Lanka",
     "related_sdgs": [17],
     "related_sdg_targets": ["17.17"],
-    "image": "/images/sdgs/sdg.webp",
+    "image": ["/images/sdgs/sdg.webp", "/images/sdg-sprints-2025.jpg", "/images/sdg-sprints-2025-2.jpeg"],
     "slug": "sdg-sprints",
-    "content": "The IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT launched the SDG Sprints, an initiative aimed at designing innovative humanitarian technology projects to address community challenges while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\n\nThe program focuses on connecting engineering students with local communities to co-develop practical solutions that create measurable social impact. By combining technical expertise with real-world needs, the SDG Sprints empowers students to apply their skills in meaningful ways while fostering sustainable development across Sri Lanka.\n\nThe initiative was further strengthened as IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT received the 2025 IEEE Region 10 HTA Supporting Fund, enabling additional resources to expand the program’s reach and enhance its impact. This recognition underscores the value of the project and its potential to create scalable, sustainable humanitarian technology solutions.",
+    "content": "The IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT launched the SDG Sprints, an initiative aimed at designing innovative humanitarian technology projects to address community challenges while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\n\nThe program follows the Double Diamond design process model (https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-resources/the-double-diamond/) and focuses on connecting engineering students with local communities to co-develop practical solutions that create measurable social impact. Through a structured four-sprint journey, participants innovate, collaborate, and create meaningful change through actionable humanitarian technology solutions.\n\nThe program structure includes:\n\n• Sprint 1 – Launchpad: Begin your journey with inspiration, orientation, and a clear vision of the SDG Sprints mission.\n\n• Sprint 2 – Research: Explore real-world challenges with communities, NGOs, and stakeholders to uncover impactful problem areas.\n\n• Sprint 3 – Design: Turn ideas into reality through ideation, prototyping, and mentorship from industry and academia.\n\n• Sprint 4 – Implementation Support: Connect your solutions with partners for real-world deployment, seed funding, and scaling opportunities.\n\nBy combining technical expertise with real-world needs, the SDG Sprints empowers students to apply their skills in meaningful ways while fostering sustainable development across Sri Lanka. The initiative was further strengthened as IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT received the 2025 IEEE Region 10 HTA Supporting Fund, enabling additional resources to expand the program's reach and enhance its impact. This recognition underscores the value of the project and its potential to create scalable, sustainable humanitarian technology solutions.",
     "date": "2025-08-01",
     "investment": null,
     "link": null,
@@ -1303,5 +1303,34 @@
     "vtools_number_of_ieee_member_attendees": null,
     "vtools_number_of_non_member_attendees": null,
     "vtools_event_url": null
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "event",
+    "project": "sdg-sprints",
+    "title": "SDG Sprints Launchpad: Beginning the Journey of Innovation and Purpose",
+    "related_sdgs": [17],
+    "related_sdg_targets": ["17.17"],
+    "image": ["/images/sdg-sprints-2025.jpg", "/images/sdg-sprints-2025-launchpad.jpg"],
+    "slug": "sdg-sprints-launchpad-2025",
+    "content": "The Launchpad of SDG Sprints marks the beginning of an inspiring journey where innovation meets purpose. The event brings together professionals and young innovators to explore:\n\n• Sri Lanka's SDG Journey – understanding national priorities and progress towards sustainable development.\n\n• Technology for Humanity – reimagining impact through innovative, tech-driven solutions that address real-world challenges.\n\nThis inaugural event sets the stage for Sprint 1 of the SDG Sprints program, providing participants with inspiration, orientation, and a clear vision of the SDG Sprints mission. Through interactive sessions and expert insights, attendees will gain foundational knowledge to begin their journey of creating meaningful humanitarian technology solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.",
+    "date": "2025-10-31",
+    "investment": null,
+    "link": "https://bit.ly/SDGSprints_Launchpad_Registration",
+    "vtools_id": null,
+    "vtools_event_title": null,
+    "vtools_event_location": "Trace Expert City, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka",
+    "vtools_event_date": "31 Oct 2025 12:30 PM UTC",
+    "vtools_number_of_attendance": null,
+    "vtools_event_category": "Humanitarian",
+    "vtools_event_sub_category": "SIGHT",
+    "vtools_spoid": "SIGHT114",
+    "vtools_organizational_unit": "IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT",
+    "vtools_hosts": "SIGHT114 - IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT",
+    "vtools_cosponsor_name": null,
+    "vtools_tags": "#ieee #sight #ieeesl #sdgsprints #registrationopen",
+    "vtools_virtual": "No",
+    "vtools_number_of_ieee_member_attendees": null,
+    "vtools_number_of_non_member_attendees": null,
+    "vtools_event_url": null
   }
 ]

public/data/projects.json

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     "slug": "sdg-sprints",
     "name": "SDG Sprints",
     "subtitle": "Co-creating solutions for community challenges.",
-    "description": "Organized by IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT with the guidance of Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka, the SDG Sprints brings together university students, young engineers, and community representatives to ideate and design practical humanitarian technology projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative fosters innovation, collaboration, and capacity building by connecting grassroots needs with engineering talent.",
+    "description": "Organized by IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT with the guidance of Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka, the SDG Sprints brings together university students, young engineers, and community representatives to ideate and design practical humanitarian technology projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Following the Double Diamond design process model (https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-resources/the-double-diamond/), the program is structured into four sprints: Launchpad (inspiration and orientation), Research (exploring real-world challenges with communities and stakeholders), Design (ideation, prototyping, and mentorship from industry and academia), and Implementation Support (connecting solutions with partners for real-world deployment, seed funding, and scaling opportunities). The initiative fosters innovation, collaboration, and capacity building by connecting grassroots needs with engineering talent.",
     "short_description": "Co-creating innovative solutions for community challenges through collaborative design sprints.",
     "sdgs": [3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 17],
     "started": "2025-08",