LifeLines
Software that saves lives
About LifeLines
The first of its kind in Qatar,
LifeLines is a Student-led Humanitarian Innovation Platform
at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar that brings together students, educators, and industry professionals to build solutions for mitigating the effects of humanitarian crises on societies around the world, empowering the next generation of responsible professionals and entrepreneurs through hands-on collaborative learning.
What We Do
Educate
- We support students on different paths with informed awareness about collective responsibility, using hands-on practice guided by experts at one of the top universities in the world
Create
- We engage rising changemakers and harness technology to tackle the challenges of humanitarian crises on the ground and within the digital sphere
Empower
- We enable humanitarian progress by highlighting promising work that inspires and engages contributors at the frontline of global responsibility
Lifelines in the News
Carnegie Mellon Qatar LifeLines Hackathon fosters ethical innovation
A student team from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has won the first CMU-Q LifeLines Hackathon with ...
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A Hackathon For Palestine
What was once a grassroot-level idea has now become an educative, creative, and empowering initiative: a hackathon for Palestine.
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How QF alumni are driving efforts to champion humanitarian causes
Members of the Class of 2024 speak about how they combine their studies with service to global society
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Lifelines Hackathon 2024
In an era where global crises seem to unfold with relentless frequency, the imperative for innovative solutions has never been more urgent.
Read moreTestimonials
“I must say, this was a great event, for a larger cause and very well organized.”
- Judge, Professor
“I attended volunteering in hackathon and it was very helpful for my experience.”
- Volunteer, Student
“Thank you Sara and the whole team. It was an amazing event.”
- Judge, Professor at HBKU
“I am so proud of our team, we were able to create a decentralized social media platform that works without the internet, in 24 hours.”
- Participant, Student at CMUQ
“MashaAllah it was such a huge and effective event.”
- Mentor, Professor
“Just wanted to thank you for all your efforts in making LifeLines happen and achieving your first milestone.”
- Mentor, Researcher from NMOQ
“I must say, this was a great event, for a larger cause and very well organized.”
- Judge, Professor
“I attended volunteering in hackathon and it was very helpful for my experience.”
- Volunteer, Student
“Thank you Sara and the whole team. It was an amazing event.”
- Judge, Professor at HBKU
“I am so proud of our team, we were able to create a decentralized social media platform that works without the internet, in 24 hours.”
- Participant, Student at CMUQ
“MashaAllah it was such a huge and effective event.”
- Mentor, Professor
“Just wanted to thank you for all your efforts in making LifeLines happen and achieving your first milestone.”
- Mentor, Researcher from NMOQ
“I must say, this was a great event, for a larger cause and very well organized.”
- Judge, Professor
“I attended volunteering in hackathon and it was very helpful for my experience.”
- Volunteer, Student
“Thank you Sara and the whole team. It was an amazing event.”
- Judge, Professor at HBKU
“I am so proud of our team, we were able to create a decentralized social media platform that works without the internet, in 24 hours.”
- Participant, Student at CMUQ
“MashaAllah it was such a huge and effective event.”
- Mentor, Professor
“Just wanted to thank you for all your efforts in making LifeLines happen and achieving your first milestone.”
- Mentor, Researcher from NMOQ
“I must say, this was a great event, for a larger cause and very well organized.”
- Judge, Professor
“I attended volunteering in hackathon and it was very helpful for my experience.”
- Volunteer, Student
“Thank you Sara and the whole team. It was an amazing event.”
- Judge, Professor at HBKU
“I am so proud of our team, we were able to create a decentralized social media platform that works without the internet, in 24 hours.”
- Participant, Student at CMUQ
“MashaAllah it was such a huge and effective event.”
- Mentor, Professor
“Just wanted to thank you for all your efforts in making LifeLines happen and achieving your first milestone.”
- Mentor, Researcher from NMOQ
Get Involved with LifeLines
As a Partner
Partner with LifeLines to lead in technological and educational progress in Qatar. Your engagement fosters a globally responsible community, driving innovation forward.
As a Student
At LifeLines, students merge academics with real-world applications. You'll engage in a vibrant setting, collaborating with mentors for impactful learning and innovation.
As an Educator
LifeLines, in sync with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar's practical approach, champions hands-on education. Educators inspire learners to use their skills and knowledge for global impact.