With the Covid-19 pandemic spreading at a rapid pace, many schools, colleges and educational institutions are shifting to remote education with the intention to try and limit exposure. 

With the Covid-19 pandemic a serious challenge around the globe, the Government and Technology Development Board, urged companies across India to come up with potential solutions using technology to develop protection and home-based respiratory interventions for the patients.

The article gives an elaborate walk-through on how non-profits are benefitting and undergoing a change with the help of technology under various initiatives. It also gives a few instances on how NGOs are using tech in their projects to help people.

The article talks about various instances on how AI is assisting doctors and various healthcare organizations in detecting cancer, flu and other diseases. It also talks about new innovations in healthcare using AI that can support doctors and social enterprises globally to help people. ...

E-Parirakshak a tool developed by students and professors of LPU helps farmers by closely monitoring the crops and field for a variety of things like fertility, soil pH, water levels, etc. using AI and IoT sensors to remotely operate and provide data analysis and feedback for soil and crop...

Alongside WWF, TRAFFIC and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) convened a coalition with tech companies, online websites that have been trafficking wildlife animals and animal parts have been taken down using cloud computing to prevent cybercriminals from such transactions.

Shocked and alarmed by the rising water pollution and wastage around the country, a group of young enthusiasts came together to form an non-profit organization called Foundation for Environmental Monitoring (FFEM) that developed an android app to detect contaminants and chemicals in water and...

Tech giant Google will collaborate with academic AI researchers and non-profit organizations that will apply AI in six research projects to improve the lives of millions of India. The company will extend its support by providing its resoures, researchers, engineers, and programme managers.

IBM, Amazon, Microsoft and Google have collaborated their computing model resources to provide various projects in epidemiology, bioinformatics and molecular modeling to research, evaluate and work towards the development of potential treatments and vaccines. 

Here is a list of video-conerencing apps that can be used during the global coronavirus pandemic to stay connected and to keep in touch with family, friends and your workplace. 

 A unique mentorship programme called ‘1Lab-1 School' by IIT Madras and completely funded by Verizon is connecting top-notch graduate laboratories to the high schools of rural Tamil Nadu to empower children with digital technologies. More than 800 students have been enrolled in...

Arun Krishnamurthy laid the foundation of Environmentalist Foundation Of India (EFI) in 2007 by volunteering to clean a pond in his neighbourhood in Chennai.

Microsoft and Accenture are joining forces together to help budding entrepreneurs and startups in reachingnew heights in social impact and sustainibility.They will provide hands-on learning and inclusive technology support to build scalable models and solution that can benefit people.

Corporates, NGOs and various organizations around the world are using technology to help in tackling the spread of COVID-19. Classes/ exams have been shifted online, work from home via video-conferencing, online meetings, telemedicine facilites, etc. is helping people minimize movement while...

Zandu Foundation for Health Care (ZFHC) started the ‘First’ Biotech – KISAN Hub of Gujarat at Ambach. Using bio-resources and agro technology, the organization is helping farmers gain additional income and support for their crops using modern cultivation and harvesting methods...

With the rise of smartphones and internet-based technology, new innovations in personalized learning and academic resources have increased dramatically. And with edtech becoming more relevant today, Indian edtech space is set to change the education sector for all students, startups and NGOs in...

The article focuses on how digital learning can aid in tackling existing problems in the education sector like shortage of skilled teachers, inadequate teaching materials, child dropout rate, etc. NGOs, other sections of institutes and students can benefit from these equal learning opportunities...

The Inter-American Development Bank has launched a competition called BlockChangel that invites projects to propose blockchain-based solutions for preventing violence against women, children and the elderly.

In this article, Stanford Social Innovation Review talks about how nonprofits need digital technology to meet today’s pressing challenges. They need to collect data in real time to understand how their beneficiaries are doing and whether their work is creating impact.

This interview feature with Ms. Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink talks about her journey to discovering how technology might have a scalable impact on the world. She also talks about how emerging technologies help in addressing big social, humanitarian and environmental problems.and the launch of Google...

The article talks about new technologies in the education space and the importance of parents understanding what technologies their children use in classroom. It also talks on how schools are trying to provide education, support and forums to guide parents as they navigate the vast tech universe...

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, today said that India is on the move and every stakeholder should contribute towards the progress of the nation. He also spoke about how the maintenance of digital technologies holds tremendous potential for the betterment of the people’...

In partnership with NGO IBTADA, Gillette India Ltd.through its flagship CSR P&G Shiksha, is operating 4 Learning Centers in Bhiwadi focused on foundational literacy and numeracy skills in children from migrant communities using innovative personalized remedial learning software and on-ground...

To help the world with the ongoing battle against COVID-19 and help the it cope and keep business operations working, several organizations like Google, Zoom, LogMeIn and BlueJeans are expanding offerings to help coronavirus workers and customers adapt to remote working.

The National Academy of Sciences (NASI), Allahabad and the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar organised a two-day national conclave of tribal development to discuss about its projects that uses science and technology applications for the welfare of tribal populations.

The Forbes article scales the impact on how technology as a tool is an asset to the new generation and in improving people's lives. It also talks about the potential of use of technology on society, skill development and business.

The High Tech Xpress, organized by Salaam Bombay Foundation and NGO Masoom on 28th February is set to celebrate the National Technology day in India. It's a unique initiative that will display projects created by students to empower them in the study of advanced technology courses and...

Marissa Mierow, who leads Alexa Education at Amazon, talks about how Smart learning is delivering innovative experiences for both students and developers focused on education technology. She spoke on how Alexa is connecting students and education through the power of voice.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced that it has partnered with Givewith, a social impact technology company using innovative solutions to help NGOs and organizations. Using its platform and BCG's resource and capital support, Givewith wants to boost positive change in the social...

A conference led by Sucheta Dhere was organized on 29th February at the College of Engineering Pune (COEP) spoke about the impact and benefits of AI for social good and also opportunities for women in Data Science. All the speakers were dynamic and experienced women in their respective sectors....

E3 (Enjoy, Enhance, and Enrich) is improving technical facilities in Kerela schools with the implementation of the Hi-Tech School and Hi-Tech Lab projects as part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission and is setting up the Samagra digital resource portal to aid with academic improvements...

Peggy Dulany, philanthropist and founder of Synergos, talks on how technology can be leveraged in various ways for social impact. She also spoke about ‘Shiksha Lokam’ which is an online platform that is set to bridge the gap that exist in the education leadership development space in...

ChangeX, a social organisation that helps fund social good projects around the world is connecting companies that want to up their game using technology on the community relations front with worthwhile endeavours that could transform communities.

Fintech innovation to power transformation of the society for the better. The automation behind blockchain and smart contracts is transformative in removing the risks associated with human error. Also, blockchain is securely facilitating transactions with its powerful applications.

The article talks about ways in which technology is being used to explore and develop innovative solutions to help the society and address global problems, ultimately making the planet a much better place to live in.

Bringing Smiles, the CSR program of Brillio, announced the winners of a unique event called ‘Miss Maker & Master Maker’- the theme of the program was ‘Robotics’. More than 200 participating students were trained throughout the year by 50 Brillio volunteers in new-age...

Bringing Smiles, the CSR program of Brillio, announced the winners of a unique event called ‘Miss Maker & Master Maker’- the theme of the program was ‘Robotics’. More than 200 participating students were trained throughout the year by 50 Brillio volunteers in new-age...

Using Blockchain, EatBCH a charitable organization in Venezuela have integrated cryptocurrencies as a means of receiving donations with the hope that other charities will join the move. They have 23 outlets and use cryptocurrency to feed and help people.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday underlined the need of creating more digital content in Indian languages. He highlighted the importance of students and academias need to work on this initiative, terming it as their 'Digital Social Responsibility' towards the society and...

Google announced 6 research projects led by organizations pan Asia. From healthcare to education, each project will consist of leading academic AI researchers and a nonprofit organization to address these challenges using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other resources by Google.

Dexter Blackstock, a former professional footballer is now the CEO of Mediconnect, that uses technology for social good in the pharmaceutical industry. MediConnect provides a blockchain solution to share information securely between companies, pharmacies, hospitals and health organisations.

Major firms like Ford, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Sony Electronics, Sprint, Toyota, Twitter, Visa and Walmart are imparting technology training to workers like carpenters, plumbers, electricians, metal workers etc; with the intention to set them up for careers in technology to help the segment.

A women-only social media platform called Giggle gives women a space where they can feel safe and out of the harm from online abusers. To sign up, users have to take a selfie. The app then uses “bio-metric gender verification software” to determine whether that person is a woman or...

 Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has set up high-end computer labs and introduced experiential training programmes in 7 Government Schools with over 2000 students in Mysuru, to transform budding students into skilled Technopreneurs. 

In over 3,000 schools and learning centres across India, Dell has integrated ICT into the school curriculum, helped out-of-school children gain knowledge and skills via trained teachers to use technology and provided a self-learning environment for 5.3 million children and youth.

This article talks about the use of technology in helping students at universities where pressures tend to mount. With the help of apps for video calling and finance management, tech solution helps students be connected and positively contribute to their wellbeing.

The dawn of mobile technology is fetching new opportunities across industries. Advancements in technology are developing pathways for new applications. With the help of Big Data, data harnessing can unlock ineffective methods used in agriculture as well as other sectors.

The Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence (The Prize) honoured engineers who used technology and made notable contributions in solving development problems in the areas of water, sanitation, environment, and sustainability.

UK based Simprints is using fingerprint scanners as the non-profit organization’s mission is to help NGOs and healthcare agencies deliver vital services to recipients who have no formal identification. With the device called as Vero 2.0, the NGO aims to help people with basic healthcare...

Experts in ed-tech highlighted the role of technology in education and accessible learning to children who are deprived of education due to various reasons. It also spoke about different initiatives aimed at this space, at the Excellence in Education conclave organised by The Hindu. 

eNGO challenge hosted by Digital Empower Foundation titled ‘Smart Solutions for Smart Communities’ featured innovative projects and initiatives by civil society organisations across seven sectors. The winners and finalists NGOs were using digital innovations to alleviate social...

This article talks about how plastic waste accumulation is increasing globally each year and how these 3 startups are using blockchain technology to develop waste management frameworks to curb the rise of plastic and recycle them. It also details how blockhain could be used to save our...

Fuad Siddiqui from Nokia Bell Labs talks about how technology and innovation can improve human lifestyle and economic conditions and on technology being a lever that can be used to improve human living condition through innovation, efficiency, and productivity.

Google is using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to arrive at weather predictions. Carla Bromberg, a scientist at Google's AI for Social Good, said the tech company's precipitation "nowcasting" model focuses on weather forecasts within six hours to help people.

IIT Delhi deep-tech startup CYRAN AI Solutions has created an AI-based DIY called Buddhi Kit for school students, to help them learn and create smart products. It is set to partner with select institutions, organizations, companies, schools, NGOs, hobby spaces etc initially.

Hee Rin Lee, assistant professor at the MSU Department of Media and Information talks about how Robotics and AI are beneficial for social good. He explains about robotics and its use in personalized healthcare, education and manufacturing.

Hackathon was organized by the Telangana Government on 1st Feb over 29 locations focused on the problems of farmers and livelihoods in the nearby villages. Over 5000+ students participated in the event. Using technology, students demonstrated their innovative solutions.

IIT Madras Professor T Pradeep and his research team have developed safe and affordable technologies for solving major water-related problems in India. With over 450 published papers and 110 patents in 5 years, he was awarded Padma Shri in Engineering and Technology for his efforts.

Telos Blockchain Network is using its blockchain technology to help NGOs, local enterprises and developers in Africa to help them transform their local economy as well as use their applications for social good. They extend their services and technology to those in need.

Leila Janah is an Indian American who has dedicated her life for technology and social impact. Her legacy will continue to move forward with her non-profit organization Samasource with the vision of helping people, using cutting edge social enterprise.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gets ready to present the Union Budget 2020. Entrepreneurs, startups, and corporates eagerly wait to see if it would encompass big-ticket reforms in the digital and eduction sector for India's economic vision for a $5 trillion economy in 2024.

"The United Kingdom (UK) Government has launched a €4 million "Innovation Challenge Fund" in India. The challenge will facilitate an opportunity for developers to improve and innovate tech solutions in social, economic and environmental challenges in India using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data...

This article talks on new technology trends in 2020 that shall transform the educational sector and reinvent the traditional methods of education for all. It talks about how personalized learning, AI and other new technologies can scale up jobs and growth world over.

Representatives from Farming & Technology for Africa (FTA) and a network of NGOs, known as BIMTT are using drones for agriculture. The technology provides farmers with near real-time data on their land, crop and livestock for optimized results and maximizes production efficiency.

This article talks about new technology trends in 2020 that could revolutionize traditional methods in areas like education, social interaction etc. It details how technology as a tool can make a difference in people's lives.

N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, and Roopa Purushothaman, Tata's Chief Economist shares their vision and mission on how technologies like AI, IoT, etc will change India interms of development, healthcare, sanitation and rise of employement oppertunities.

To ensure no one sleeps an empty stomach, Feeding India, a Guwahati based NGO came up with the idea of Happy Fridge that is installed on the roads. Any excessive food products can be stored in the fridge and poor people can avail food from the fridge free of cost.

Read different stories on how technology and its inititatives are being used for social good cause.

Mark Zuckerberg views AR and VR platform as the next big technology that can be wielded for social good, highlighting Facebook's edict to connect people. Facebook has expressed that adoption of this mass technology will change human lives.

Union human resource minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Sunday announced the development of Atal Innovation Academy in Uttarakhand. Also under the NEAT portal, it strives to use Artificial Intelligence to make learning more personalised and customised for students.

Common Services Centre (CSC) on Saturday joined hands with Japanese technology giant NEC Corporation and IIT Delhi to empower rural students by providing them quality education. They opened 6000 educational academies where students from rural areas can utilize CSC's online tools and services...

The Telangana governmentt on January 2nd, 2020 announced the year as the "Year of AI". Creating a documented framework, the government is launching new projects and initiatives to promote and grow AI among Industries, Academies and other institutions. 

To bring innovation and encourage start-up culture in India, the non for profit university (NU) has become a part of MHRD's NEAT(National Education Alliance for Technology) for aiding students using new technologies for better results.

Using Fintech, Meniga an Icelandic organization is collaborating with United Nations to offer customer-centric banking services using AI and other technologies to provide solutions that exist with one simple mission: to help people lead better financial lives.

Consumer Technology Association (CTA) released new technologies and gadgets on display in Las Vegas. CTA along with Heart Rhythm Society prepared a guide on how wearable devices can be used to monitor and manage personal health at a special health education show.

Priya Lakhani, Founder of Century Tech talks about the role of AI and other educational technologies in helping schools to automate and improve less human-dependent tasks, so teachers can get back to what’s important – teaching.

VR Technology is helping in training workers and technicians in industries and powerplants to simulate real-time scenarios and cases to handle during incidents like chemical spills, hazardous accidents, etc. to prepare them in case of emergencies or mishaps.

KDM is a non-profit organisation based in Bekasi, Indonesia that uses technological resources to help students access education for free. With their initiative Solve Education, it has reached out to hundreds of thousands of street children and provides them protection and alternative education.

This article provides insights on new trends of blockchain in 2020. It details how these technologies can be utilized by Governments, NGOs and other institutions working in the impact space. It talks about how stable coins, transactions and BaaS(Blockchain as a Service) are the new-gen technology.

This article tells us about developers and students who volunteer their skills for impact by creating websites for non-profit groups and teaching coding and programming pro bono. It also shares experiences of various software engineers and developers and their journey towards helping...

Learn how Amazon Web Services is helping and supporting NGOs in relief efforts in the event of natural disasters. Deploying innovative technologies, AWS is channeling its resources to help people during crisis.

The Rajasthan Government is set to use satellite communication technology to enhance the learning outcomes in 5 aspirational districts selected by NITI Aayog. In its initial phase, more than 2000 educational institutions will be a part of this initiative.

Here's an article that speaks about the benefit of E-learning and it's implementation. E-learning can help both students and teachers in developing their skills and knowledge.

Medical Camp in Chandrapur saw a turnout of more than 10,000 people. BETIC Devices developed by IIT Bombay Team helped the doctors with check-up and diagnosis using digital stethoscopes. People suffering from different illnesses were admitted in the hospital for further care.

More than 90 NGOs came into action to protest against the use of facial recognition for mass surveillance. They are reported to believe that these systems have a very high degree of intrusion into the fundamental rights of an individual.

Varun Sheth - co-founder of Ketto - India's leading crowdfunding platform speaks about the rise and impact of the platform and his journey into the world of social good technology.

Wipro CSR along with NASSCOM launches the FutureSkills platform for 10,000 students from over 20 engineering colleges in India. A part of Wipro's CSR Initiative, 'TalentNext' aims to enhance the quality of engineering education in emerging tech like AI & ML etc; to teachers and students.

Founded in 2014, NGO Khushi Baby uses NFC wearables to monitor the lives of antenatal and neonatal healthcare of infants to reduce infant mortality rates. Currently working around 400 villages, the NGO has impacted around 40,000 mothers through this technology.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation(APF) is one of the world’s largest NGO-run mid-day meal serving programs. Using ERP Technology, APF created an app that dynamically generates the data of food unit storage and production indent to track the delivery and management of food distribution

With AI rising around the globe, chat-bot technology is reaching new heights. Shalini Rajneesh, principal secretary (health and family welfare), Karnataka, talks on how AI and chatbot technology is helping distressed callers with suicidal thoughts to calm them down and ease their pain.

Q/A session with Anurag Agarwal - Aavishkaar's COO on how technology, business models and other aspects are important for capital funding to tech startups in today's scenario.

To support Digital India, Microsoft India launched Cloud for Digital Governance national program which could transform the governance ecosystem. It is set to train around 5000 personnel from the public sector and Govt departments to leverage AI and Cloud computing skills

Rockwell Automation Today has launched its first of a kind digital transformation experience center in India. The state of the art, collaborative center aims to inspire and provide creative solutions to change the traditional way of production with the help of automation.

The new decade is set to be dominated by technology and AI could serve as a catalyst in harnessing the changes we make for the betterment of people's lives. Technologies like Ml, IoT, quantum computing, etc can enhance efficiency and productivity, as well as advance human well being.

Kaitlyn Bailey Wilson and Kirsten Thornate are connecting the vision of social work into the digital world as representatives of their recently launched mobile app, Purposity, which connects people in need with those who can help with donor matching and community needs.

As part of the JPMorgan Chase Software Engineer Program, the initiative called Force for Good (FFG) is a development programme that aligns teams of JPMorgan Chase technologists with socially focused organisations to build sustainable software solutions to help with the social impact.

AI for social impact talks about various initiatives like IBM’s Science for Social Good, in which the company partnered with 19 NGO and government agencies, to solve and improve global challenges and positively impact human livelihood, while positively influencing business.

Varun Bhanot and Anisha Sethi - founders of 'Unhoused' started this social impact start-up to help homeless people with technology. He thought of this initiative after witnessing innumerable people sleeping under street shelters in the City of London.

Researchers from Center for Sustainable Cooling (CSC) along with UK Universities in cooling solutions is set to work with governments, international development agencies, NGOs and industries to help farmers, medicine suppliers and others to make the most of clean and sustainable cooling systems.

Block Chain is enabling real-time transactions for financial institutions in crypto-currency. It is becoming the go-to mode for corporates who work with NGOs to sustain transparency, to create social impact and give back to society.

Master the steps to organize fundraising events that serves as an opportunity for NPOs to generate funds and donations, as well as connect and meet with new people. Engage and develop fundraising campaigns to grow network.

Arthan, a technology-driven, socially responsible company, is creating a bridge to gap the differences between organisations and job seekers. It facilitates hiring by using employers to avail and create new employment prospects and opportunities.

A recent survey of more than 900 individuals in the U.S. and U.K found out that about 80% of healthcare professionals believe that technology is helping reduce burnout. Roughly 45% of people believe AI has helped to increase their time to consult and treat patients.=

Monterrey Institute of Technology has launched Mexico’s first artificial intelligence (AI) hub to promote technology-enabled social good. The aim is to use ethical methods to solve socaial problems using AI.

Read ideas and initiatives from various entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts on 'Philtech' and helping people use technology

Sampark Foundation will invest ₹1 billion for quality eduction in 5000 government schools. Mr Vineet Nair - convener of the summit stated that " Students of government primary schools will use inclusive learning and pedagogy tools for work and improve over these subjects - Mathematics and English.

Maplesoft created a new mobile app - The Maple Companion app that allows all students to freely help and solve complex mathematical software. Using phone camera, students can check answers to Mathematical expressions from algebra, calculus, integrals, linear algebra, differential equations, etc.

The Phase-I of the ALS research program by the Avanade and Answer ALS is completed with 1000+ patients. The goal is to research and look for possible cures for people suffering from these diseases using cloud infrastructure and incorporate AI, machine learning and additional data as the project...

TCS Education System is a nonprofit initiative launched in 2009 to advance student success and community impact across colleges. Spread over 12 cities, TCS model provides colleges learning and technology resources for students with good quality of professional management and skills expertise....

"The FPOS and NGOs meet on 'Technology Transfer Training Program by Rural Development and Self Employment Training Institute and NABARD' focused on how farmers will benefit using modern technology in harvesting crops like millets, etc and water management resources."

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) launches an online portal with the educational resources it has created over four years. It is an open platform for all with over 100 hours of digital resources and interactive modules for science, mathematics and communicative English for school students...

CBM - a leading organisation in disability inclusive development launches a new offline 'Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (iDRR)' application to ensure accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction programs of government and NGOs...

 Rochester Institute for Technology's program 'Librecorps - Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)' works with UNICEF to connect NGOs and students where they build and maintain FOSS licensed codes, documentation and tools used by nonprofits on Github and RIT Server.

Nukkad Pathshala is offering students hands-on learning in subjects like math and science through experiments and models. They use this time to clarify school doubts using e-learning technology. Also, Nukkad Pathshala started online mentoring half an year ago to help students learn English...

To help teach blind and visually-impaired children, Lego comes up with new release Braille Bricks. This is a program headed by Lego and pitched by two non-profits visually-impaired advocacy groups. The new Braille Bricks will create a fun learning and interactive way of teaching vision-impaired...

Made' is a storytelling toolkit that help the LGBTQ+ community to share their stories on social media sites like Instagram. It provides templates to easily customize the stories on instagram, messenger, and facebook. Made is free to download and consists of free templates.

On the eve of National Education day and the birth anniversary of the country’s first Education Minister Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, here is a list of ed-tech startups and NGOs that have brought digital reforms for education sector in India

Carezare is an app that organizes and plans all the data and calendar information involved in dementia, to help their grandmother. Later, with the help of a senior facility, the app was streamlined with massive amounts of health and behavioral data to help individuals with dementia.

AFI, IIITH, IIITH, and T-Hub have announced a collaboration for developing a state of the art, social entrepreneurship ecosystem in the state of Telangana. The not-for-profit collaboration aims at delivering strategic scaling support to 5000 social impact startups over five years.

Read some FAQs on the journey of a social entreprenuer in finding effective and creative solutions for social causes.

Wellbeyond app helps various NGOs and tech for good entrepreneurs to connect and come forward in creating impact. The people who are interested joins a network to work and deliver effective tech based solutions - aimed at transforming lives. 

The current model of education is integrating with technology, enhancing school education and knowledge sharing. In schools, technology supports, motivates and inspires students to go beyond textbooks and explore a world of digital possibilities without physical boundaries.

DamGO has launched a free innovative social mobile app to help solve food wasting problem. This app will not only reduce food wastage, but it will also help restaurants and food businesses gain extra revenue, and additional exposure to new customers

The commute apps are adding more safety features and policies following the death of a university student. Lyft has already come up with an expanded set of safety features and programs. This includes alert emergency assistance, reminders to check number plates, and so on.

Hydraulic Ram Pump, a water-powered pump developed by AIDFI, brings water from lower to higher-elevated villages or farms with no electricity or fuel and emits zero pollution. They also have an app to monitor water delivery, technical repairs, money collection, and meetings.

Pratt & Whitney has opened its 100th eLearning Centre in Hyderabad as a part of its efforts to promote electronic literacy. It focuses on serving communities. Their eLearning initiatives in India are aimed at equipping young students with high-quality digital education.

Union health ministry launches NDHM which aims at establishing and managing digital health data and developing multiple digital health systems that span across sectors from wellness to disease management. It also aims to set up electronic health databases and promote medical analytics and...

Students with visual impairments find it difficult to get solid K-12 education. But ObjectiveEd, a startup, wants to make it easy for them to cope with their education. It has implemented a gamified learning suite to impart basic skills and concept. It also helps them learn quickly and tracks...

Sasankh Munukutla has developed an app that received a Stanford fellowship. It presents opportunities at nonprofit organizations that people who speak multiple languages can consider, to work as translators and interpreters and volunteer their skills in helping refugees and humanitarian aid...

From a TFI Fellowship member making learning experential, to Class XII kids creating a healthcare app, here are some stories on how heroes of our society are making learning and education free for all.

China uses technology for sorting garbage and tracing its origin. It has begun a program from the world's most populous city Sanghai for compulsory garbage sorting. For this, it uses image recognition, mini apps, QR codes etc to check garbage.

Everytime a woman makes first move on Bumble app, it has promised to give back on behalf of her. It's an woman first social netwoking app that redefined its social good model. 'Moves Making Impact' is a new feature of the app that drives users to fundraise using in-app activity.

Tech can be used to promote equality in all aspects of human lives such as gender, race, and social change. Harward fellow and Logic magazine founder Moira Weigel shares her views on tech and feminist ethics and her life experiences.

This 26 year old from Jodhpur is using Rajastan's Sampark platform online to resolve fellow citizens fundamental civic problems.

Technology is transforming the world. Modern technoligies like 5G, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence have set a whole new dream for a connected future.

Artificial Intelligence is not just being used for business, it is also solving social issues. AI is on the verge of eradicating diseases, reducing crime, and tacking climate change.

Applications of AI are increasing in tackling social problems. Tech communities are also moving towards creation of awareness on ethical AI and positive impact of using AI.

Women's safety is always a concern. This app features an alert based system that sends your location or whereabouts to your emergency contacts and basically connects you, your friends, your next of kin and your families together in the time of need.

With the help of numerous charities and non-profit orgranizations, Klaytn uses blockchain technology to generate meaningful impact. They have completed first pilot that leverages blockchain technology to enable in-kind donations to be monitored and tracked from donors to beneficiaries.

In the past five years, artificial intelligence has taken a huge leap in providing complex solutions and data. Be it facial recognition on high-end phones, or healthcare where it aids doctors to analyse complex medical data to diagnose patients.

With a significant number of visually impaired people appearing for UPSC exam, only 20% of syllabus is available in Braille.Akella Raghavendra, who hails from Hyderabad, started training visually impaired candidates in 2016 using his unique audiobook technology.  

Students from IIT Mumbai had created a low-cost braille display named 'BrailleMe' which helps visually impaired students. This tech-based innovation is four-five times more affordable than contemporary products in the market. Here's how you can scale up such tech-based social good products.

The presence of AI is increasing in corporate and government decision-making. And although AI tools are still largely in the hands of institutions that focus on profit before purpose, these new technologies could be equally powerful in promoting social good.

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Illegal poaching is one of the biggest challenges faced in conserving wildlife. Large animals like elephants and rhinos are the primary targets for poachers. Now technology is becoming a savior in hunting poachers. The solutions created using AI, drones and sensors are today stopping poachers and...

Artificial Intelligence tools could prove itself powerful in tackling some of the world's most challenging social problems. According to a report by McKinsey Global Institute, AI could be applied to 10 social domains that create a large-scale impact. Here's a list of 10 domains to which AI could be...

The data leaks issue faced by Facebook earlier, has made the company rethink every aspect in detail. Now it is looking back to regain trust from people with improvements in its tech. It is focussing on humanitarian and refugee space to innovate new tools that fix the problems in the community.

Nonprofits hold large volumes of valuable data. Data tends to come in through its regular activities like processing digital donations, virtual management, and data collection from campaigns. Such data is often sensitive in nature and can be of interest to hackers and intruders online. Here are 5...

Technology innovations are transforming how organizations and governments operate. Mobile technology empowers remote workers. IoT based factories achieve new levels of efficiency. Sensors monitor the availability of clean drinking water. Such innovations are truly changing lives

NGOs that are creating mobile-friendly websites are on the rise. In addition to this, 71 percent of respondents agree that social media had been effective in fundraising online, with 25 percent of donors confirming that social media was the communication tool that inspired them to donate.

Aegis School of Data Science has created an online portal and mobile app equipped with face detection and recognition along with other information to find missing persons. The app uses AI and Data Science technologies for finding missing children and combating Human Trafficking. Click here for...

The 2019 Global NGO Technology Report has over 1000 helpful facts for NGOs, NPOs, and charities worldwide. These stats and data represent 5721 organizations from 160 countries. Out of that, here are the top 39 social media stats and its impact on organizations worldwide.

Climate change is becoming a huge problem and needs to be addressed quickly. If we fail to keep track of such changes, we would be breaking sustainability. Here are 4 apps for smartphones that helps users involve in conversations around climate change.

Internet Safety is pressing concern thesedays. Especially so for kids who are easy targets for attackers.From apps to websites to social media platforms, it's difficult to track the theat a child encounters online. Here are few of the ideas that can help parents find the safest place on the...

A study conducted by journal JAMA Psychiatry has revealed alarming facts on teenagers using social media. It reports that teens spending more than three hours on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems including depressions, anxiety, antisocial behavior etc.

Are you scared of chemicals in your food? Here's the solution, a sustainable agriculture practice known as Hydrophonics Farm which was started in Mumbai. It can be implemented using a technology-based hydrophonics kit directly at home. Know more to set up your self-farming dream.

India stands at 74% literacy rate but still, a large number of government schools are struggling with basic amenities. To spread awareness and address this scenerio, this International Literacy Day could be an opportunity to take small actions in educating someone.

Technology has changed the way nonprofit organizations conduct fundraising. Some nonprofits have started fundraising with the assistance of the lastest AR and VR technology, here's how!

All healthcare elements in one app would've been great! But the UX of such apps could be complex as it works on everything from managing health needs to assisting patients with specific diseases. Until now the idea of 'one app for it all' is seen to have more disadvantages than advantages in...

India is a country which faces problems that seem never-ending. Fixing these problems can be acheived with an iron will and innovative solutions. Here are the list of 8 innovative startups that ranges from food safety to disease diagnosis with the help of technology.

Cryptocurrency has changed the way nonprofits conduct fundraising. There is an increase noted in the number of nonprofits turning to cryptocurrency as a new source of income. Here are the five reasons why nonprofits can consider using cryptocurrency for donations.

Are you somebody who was tricked into downloading adware apps from the play store?

It is considered good practice to revisit ones website to make regular updates. This is so especially in the case of NPOs. It is also important to make sure the site reflects the nonprofit's purpose, mission, activities etc to constantly engage with its existing and new userbase.

Android is said to become more user-friendly to the hearing-impaired. The new features of Android would aid those with hearing imparement and other related conditions. The features like live transcription, live captioning, and live relay is to be of assistance to them in communication.

Rural India still lack access to some of the basic necessities of living like clean drinking water, electricity, and healthcare. But some of ordinary people are changing the lives of fellow citizens with out-of-the-box inventions for many basic issues faced by rural and urban India.

Nonprofits that have setup a digital platform online should also have its SEO in place. This will increase the organization's visibility online and drive people to its platform. Here are 6 reasons on importance of SEO for nonprofits.

The new app from Microsoft is being considered a boon to those with different types of vision-impairement. 'Seeing AI' is an app that converts visual data into audio feedback. This app only takes a simple touch to explore people and premises around you. It is powered by machine learning.

Here is a graphic pulled out of data analysis from the data collected between August and Septmeber 2018 by Descartes Labs. This GIF displays the worst hotspots of air pollution all over the world. Burning fossil fuels are the culprits for the emmision nitogen dioxide that causes serious air...

To promote transparency and accountability, Ministry of Railways has introduced Rail Drishti dashboard. This can be accessed through laptop as well as mobile phones. This dashboard helps passengers to access various railway related information and statistics on single platform.

Healthcare sector is set to be reshaped with the support of latest technologies. The operating rooms are shifting to the new equipment which uses virtual reality, augmented reality and operating robots. It is expected that these innovations can improve the quality of surgical procedures.

It is difficult to detect low levels of Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4), a biomarker for early diabetes. But these scientists are on a new sensor that detects this protein easily

The Internet has a huge collection of tools and resources that are available free of cost. These resources and tools can help nonprofits accomplish various tasks. It can improve an NPOs web, social media, and email campaigns significantly. Here is a list of 106 free tools and resources for...

Dr. Shinu Syamalan, a doctor by profession is inspiring everyone, using social media. Syamalan has gathered quite a fan base on Facebook with her talents in literature as well as healthcare. She also helps people who lack access to functional toilets, by raising funds through her facebook page.

Now it is simple and hassle-free to file a cyber crime complaint. Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced an effective mechanism to prevent cyber crime against Women and Children. The online cybercrime reporting portal is now available to everyone.

Fundraising is an important and challenging task for every nonprofit. When it comes to digital fundrasing, some challenges are encountered. Here is a guide that helps NPOs on how to run fundraising on facebook with 5 simple steps.

The health data available on the internet faces privacy concerns. The incidents that took place in various countries are proving that the data available online can break easily.

A lot of social media sites are struggling to separate fake news and real news. Many companies and organizations have come forward to fight against spreading fake news over the internet. A UK startup Fabula AI has come up with a perfect solution to spot and get rid of fake news.

Would healthcare undergo a huge transformation by 2028? It might seem so with the latest trends powered by visual technologies. It is expected that by 2028, the health industry will be doctor-directed and patient-owned. It is said that over the next 10 years most of the healthcare sector will turn...

Google has unveiled a couple of new features in android for hearing impaired. These accessibility features aid people who are deaf or hard of hearing in communicating more effectively. 'Live transcribe' is one of its best offerings and another is 'Sound amplifier' that filters unwanted noise.

Latest technologies such as machine learning is solving an array of problems. Here is an interesting project initiated by students from Switzerland to save bees. With the help of machine learning algorithms, they've introduced an app ApiZoom to detect Varroe mite, a threat to bee population.

Sencrop is a french startup empowering farmers. This startup provides a one-stop digital needs addressed to farmers. It is a data platform that provides farmers with a hold of data to measure temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, etc. With this solution, farmers can manage their own fields.

The Internet of things could be a new digital solution for agriculture. Here is a digital solution that leverages technology to help build protein production for African communities. Digital aquaponics farming solution that integrates farming of fish and hydroponics in a continuous closed loop.

Do you have control over the personal information of your Aadhaar card? Last year there was a lot of discussion on Aadhaar and protection of Aadhaar holder details. As a result, UIDAI now allows users to lock/unlock their data online through a few simple steps.

India is one of the fastest growing markets for mobile phones and the explosion of mobile technology comes as no surprise. Nearly three-fourths of rural India has a mobile connection now. Affordability of mobile internet is the primary reason for a large number of people adopting mobile phones in...

The nonprofit startup 'Our World in Data' started a research project at Oxford university that builds data sets on human progress. They also offer visualizations on those data to clearly explain what's happening around the world.

From the past two years, there is an increased interest towards Principles for Digital Development (PDD). These nine 'living' guidelines are helping various stakeholders to solve real-world challenges. It provides straightforward and intuitive guidance on how to use technology for social...

Microsoft had revealed it's new and tech enabled hardware device at BETT education show. It came up with the device named 'Code Jumper', that brings physical form for code. This hardware device is well-suitable for vision impaired children to learn coding.

The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) had launched a space programme for students. They called students to their center to offer one-month long space programme. The eligible students were selected based on their science projects.

To run a successful nonprofit, project management needs to be an essential part of the organization. The nonprofit would need to have different projects like fundraising, research, campaigns etc, needs the collaboration and involvement of different stakeholders.

Social media is one of the best mediums for nonprofits to conduct promotional events and donor campaigns. A well organized content calender could help NPOs acheive social media traction. This article provides 10 steps to improve a nonprofit's content calendar in 2019

It is not easy to identify potential victims of sex trafficking online. Due to force shut down of classified-ads site backpage earlier, it is now difficult to prevent sex trafficking. Google engineers have now come into action to figure out the problem and solve the technical challenge.

Tech innovations are making a huge impact in India. The nation holds one of the most complex development ecosystems in the world. Nonprofits are now using technology to solve different issues. Here is a list of nonprofits that are innovatively using technology for social change.

Drug overdoses causes fatalities if not identified on time. There are many cases that overdoses claimed lives of people. To prevent and help the affected, an app has coms on board which listens to breathing. It identifies trouble accordingly and calls for the help.

Does smart cities create difficulties for disabled people? Yes, it is said to be the inclusion of technologies will not work for everyone. There might be situations that the offering of smart cities will create barriers for the people who has limited hearing ability, vision, or limited use of limbs...

Youtube is one of the most viewed platforms on the internet. Nonprofits can garner plenty of benefits from the platform especially for raising funds. Nonprofits can easily leverage the platform for free to share their compelling videos, activate network, add donation cards for fundraising etc.

This mobile app developed by an IFS officer, a one-stop solution to knowledge about flora, is now helping TN farmers. Treepedia is an app that aids in teaching farmers the best plantation techniques and post-plantation care. With the help of this app, the farmers can boost productivity and save...

Jamnalal awards are one of the longest standing awards in India that follows the Gandhian philosophy. It was introduced in the year 1978 and are awarded to the unsung heroes in social sector. It has contributed to individuals and groups who introduces the applications of science and technology for...

People across the world face many challenges that require innovative solutions. In 2018, innovators, designers, and activists worked hand-in-hand to introduce 14 impressive solutions to world problems. Here is the list of those 14 innovations that make the world a better place.

Now vehicle owners are not required to carry documents in hard formats. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a standard operational procedure(SOP). This SOP describes how to present relevant vehicle documents in electronic format.

SDG 4 Data Digest 2018: Data to Nurture Learning can demonstrate how data is helpful in improving education. This study was launched by UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) for bringing quality education for all. Here you can find the full report.

Most social media platforms allow and encourage video content to be posted on their platforms. Nonprofits could use video marketing on social media to gain visibility. This article talks about video marketing on social media

Tracking of solar panels has become simple with the help of machine learning. Renewable energy is the future, so it is imperative to track solar panels for their effective usage. The project 'DeepSolar' is now able to spot, and count solar panels using machine systems from thousands of satellite...

The younger generation is highly exposed to the cyber space. More children are investing time towards various online platforms like online games and social media. So, there is growing importance of implementing cyber technology to safeguard adolescents from cyber threats.

The National Health Agency of India had posted a list of 89 Health websites and apps as fake. It is found that these were providing misleading information about the government's flagship healthcare scheme. You can check the entire list of websites and apps here.

Google play store has rolled-out an update that allow customers to donate for charities from any Android device. It support several nonprofits through this. The play store itself is collecting donations for charities so it doesn't allow android developers to ask for donations directly.

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India has initiated a program of distributing Unique ID for PwDs. Gvernment has come up with this idea to create national database for PwDs. This will simplify the disability persons identification and disability details.

Spike Diabetes is an app that give real-time updates to diabetics, their family and doctors. To keep a constant eye on the diabetics glucose levels is a tough challenge. But the Spike Diabetes with its AI power can easily track real-time status and stats for patients and send alerts

Amazon has made it easy for its Alexa owners to participate in donations. By saying the command "Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots", Alexa owners can give toys to children. Once the customer confirms the order, Amazon directly ships the toys to Toys for Tots. It is the simplest way to give back

Amazon has made its machine learning courses free of cost. Now, everyone can access these freely available courses from anywhere in the world. These online courses are offered through AWS learning. More than 45 hours of different courses for developers, data enthusiasts, and business professionals...

Blockchain smart contracts can do good if they are connected to real world events. These smart contracts are computer programes stored in a blockchain. Due to lack of access to events they are like villages with no electricity. Read more here

A digital platform Self4Society(Main nahin hum) is introduced to bring synergy for societal change. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India has launched the platform. It brings all to one platform and channelise the efforts towards social change.

The statistics of year-end giving is increasing. The programs and campaigns conducted all year long are resulting in the form of donations at the end of the year. With the help of social media, nonprofits could get a boost for raising more money. Here are 5 ways to use social media for more money

Digital Opportunity Trust(DOT) hosts the Unconference that connects youth with professionals, and mentors to share their innovative experiences. DOT works with community based organizations to support youth who brings innovation for social change.

There are plenty of tools available for collecting and analysing data. These technology tools can help gather data from programs and campaigns without actually getting on to the field. Many such options are available online that help gain wide range of knowledge and create endless impact.

Visual language is designed for deaf or hard of hearing people for communication. This set of gesticulations and hand movements are simple to learn and lot of tutorials are available online.Here's how to get access to sign language apps and online resources of ASL

There is an abundance of smartphone apps that help patients safely and securely store their health records in electronic formats, creating a respite from carrying around papers and hardcopy of medical files everytime they meet a medical professional.

Cyber Shikshaa is a 3-year program to create skilled woman professionals in India. Microsoft India and Data Security Council of India(DSCI) have launched the program. Under this program 1000 woman from 10 locations across India are tained and offer employment opportunities.

A parent portal is launched by Instagram to help parents of young children or teenager control their exposure to social media. Click here to read more on this feautre brought in by Instagram

Kerela's Collector proved harnessing the social media can become life-changing or even life-saving impact. The recent disaster that took place in Kerela has made the tech-savvy IAS officer to use social media for tracking, rescuing, and rehabilitating people.

Are you worried whether the GST you paid is reaching the Government? This is a common question from every consumer who pays bills in various places. To help you out and find the answer for the above question, here are the 4 apps that reveal the authenticity of the GST you pay.

Facebook has exhibited power in streaming revenue for nonprofits. In 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report, 18% of donors have donated through Facebook fundraising tools. It is recommended for nonprofits to have a try at using facebook tools.

Google is said to be bringing an app for the blind. This app helps blind people in identifying objects. It could be a big boost for the people with limited eyesight to navigate their environment. Here are more details

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) have introduced Food Safety Connect to enable citizens to share their concerns regarding food safety violations. Here is a step-by-step guide to register your concern related to food safety violations.

People normally visit hospitals or clinics for a medical checkup. Now, with some changes fetched by technology, most people are shifting from in-clinic to at-home tests.

Google Earth an innovative product from Google that has helped a lot of nonprofits create an impact. Now, a new feature called area measurement tool is adding into the existing service for both web and mobile (Android and iOS). Addition of this feature could especially help students.

The tech giant Microsoft acquired the social learning platform Flipgrid, which is a well-known platform that enables access to short video lessons. Flipgrid has an amazing feature of creating collaborative lesson plans. Microsoft is reported to also be looking forward to making the app free for...

The app from Google, 'Lookout' is developed to identify objects for blind users. This app is mainly aimes at helping the blind or those with limited vision, navigate their environment without as much hassle.

Motherhood journey for a woman is incredible and worrisome at the same time. Now, a simple app can tackle this problem and help high risk pregnancies in rural india. The CareNext app is providing end-to-end solutions to vulnerable mothers in remote villages and slums. They aim to serve 5 million...

Stethoscope is one of the most commonly used devices in the healthcare industry. But it can only pickup faint sounds that makes the diagnosis difficult. To solve this conventional problem of Stethoscope, two engineers and a doctor developed Digital Stethoscope that amplify, record, and convert...

In the world of AI, a lack of skilled AI experts are noted. It is expected that players in every industry would soon be looking to include AI into their operations. Nonprofits are also looking to integrate AI solutions for social good, but AI experts are generally proving to be expensive. Read...

HCL foundation is calling all NGOs to participate in HCL Grant 2018-19! This edition is focussed on rural development in the categories of Environment, Health, and Education. For this edition, the HCL Grant has committed to fund 5 crores per category, per NGO against a well-defined 5 years...

There are an abundance of apps that could aid nonprofits. It is recommended that nonprofits experiment on these apps to see which really help in creating growth. These tools can assist nonprofits in improving their web and email communications and social media campaigns.

Big Data is steadily growing. It is helping wide spectrum of applications and creating endless impact. The overwhelming data present in the world right now could become a boost for Big Data to function in a social setting for eradication of poverty, crime etc.

Self-care and digital wellness apps are topping the charts. There are an increasing number of users downloading and installing mindfulness apps. Both in the Google play store and Apple store these were the apps that are trending as projected in 2018.

The new assistive technology from Aira is an ideal solution for visual-impaired users. It offers smart glasses that assist as a guide for blind people. These smart glasses become smarter with the help of audio based-AR(augmented reality) to describe the visual world to the visual impaired.

General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) is the Europe's privacy law which strengthens the protection of personal data of an individual. It is important to understand if this privacy law would effect your nonprofit. Here are some guidelines that discusses GDPR for nonprofits

Nonprofits are associating with advanced technologies to ease operations. Since last decade nonprofits' primary focus has been on social media and online fundraising. Now, there are newer concepts surrounding use of technologies to fasten innovation and impact of NPOs.

In 2017, Facebook had launched Community Help Tool that allows people to ask for emergency assistance. Now, the Community Help has another feature that helps Businesses and Non-profits to know about relief services and volunteer opportunities while connecting to the victims.

Beagle Freedom Project is dedicated to saving as many Beagles from laboratories as possible. It is now showing Nonprofits 'how effectively can we use Facebook's fundraising tools'. The posts of BFP is not only winning the likes and hearts but also raising funds from its Facebook's donate button.

Instagram has over 800 million active daily users. This is as good as any a mainstream social media platform to promote nonprofits and social good activities. Click here to read a few powerup tips and edits to leverage Instagram for NPO. This article is intended to aid NPOs in attracting users to...

According to International Labour Organisation, victims of human trafficking are in excess of 20.9 million. To combat this, Uber has stepped up and partnered with Polaris to fight trafficking at global level. Drivers will be the main players in preventing human trafficking.

BecDot toy - technology enables teaching vision-impaired toddlers to read braille. The toy is fun, simple, robust, and affordable.

Nonprofits have faced difficulties in creating mobile apps that could be useful to donors and supporters. The lack of financial resources and staff expertise are two main reasons why NPOs need tech solutions. Now social enterprises and socially responsible businesses are coming forward to introduce...

The advent of technology is opening various solutions for diabetics to keep track of their health. Both RSSDI and Wellthy therapeutics developed an 'Wellthy', an app which offers diabetic patients new ways of tracking and managing their health.

ANNADA (Association for NutritioN And Development Action) discusses undernutrition and malnutrition in children under the age of five, in their monthly mailer  'Stories of Joy'

Never drink and drive! These 9 apps could come in handy for reaching home safe after consuming alcohol.

Bangalore-based startup 'Nikash' has come up with an innovative solution for farming. They developed an ingenious automated irrigation system which is built on IOT that controls the valves and motors on the field with a single click through the app.

Ruuh is a chatbot developed by Microsoft Reseach Team in India and is also referred as the ‘desi AI who never stops talking' which already had a whopping 17 million conversations. This app aids Handloom Weavers in India!

Most parents are constantly learning on how they can better talk to their children. Parenting Hero is an innovative app that helps parents talk to their kids according to the situation. This aids parents in exercising discipline while being approachable to their kids.

The recent release of AI tools by Google is giving hope for study of the complete Human Body. Deepvariant is a tool that builds accurate pictures of Human Genome. This initiation will bring number of outcomes towards improving Healthcare.

Digital platforms are making treatment and diagnosis very simple for doctors around the world. Caspar Health is one of those digital platform that makes rehabilitative care transparent. It helps doctors customize treatment for patients using an app on their smartphone.

Swaraksha, a Kochi-based NGO has taken up the issue of Child Abuse.They are actively spreading awareness through various campaigns with the help of Videos, presentations and other technological mediums to create successful impact.

To make 'a truly mobile society', Toyota Mobility Foundation launched $4M prize towards the development of smart mobility technologies. The foundation is targeted at supporting the lives of those affected with lower-limb paralysis.

HealthMatch is a startup that makes cost-free clinical trials for patients. It uses machine learning algorithms for producing efficient results in matching trials for patients.

Inclov app launched at Bangalore in 2015 is making a difference in the lives of differently abled people. More than 25000 people found long-lasting friendship and love through the app. It also helps arrange offline meetups for users to interact face to face.

OpenStack Foundation is solely focussed on building one of the biggest opensource community for developing OpenStack Cloud computing Platform. Some of the Opensource cloud platforms are running under Linux Foundation

India has one of the most distinct and complex education system. When focus is on studying, sometimes less importance is placed on actual learning progress of a child. While researching the loop holes in the system, AVPN and Sattva discovered many exciting and innovative solutions for this

Swasti has been awarded Special Consultative Status by United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The NPO will now be actively engaging with the UN in public health matters.

Read success stories of children saved from malnutrition and more on Annada’s October'17 newsletter. This NGO believes that each of us can and need to contribute in the fight against malnutrition

A course is being organised for teacher educators, trainers, instructors and other practitioners from Education and Development domain to design and facilitate learning experience based on learner needs.

The Clean Energy Lab is India’s first incubation program that supports research and evidence based large scale policy impact in clean energy. It is an initiative by Indian School of Business and Shakti Foundation

Doctorlink launched latest tech platform for NHS GP practices in the U.K. It has an approved digital triage and advice tool. Moreover, this tech platform helps manage the increasing numbers of bookings and doctor appointments.

Intuit unveiled an app called Turbo at Money 20/20 conference. This app helps its users to better understand financial health.

Janmanrega, an app launched by Ministry of Rural Development, is developed collaboratively by MoRD, NIC, and NRSC(Hyderabad).This app is helpful in implementing the MGNREGS act and initiative towards citizen awareness and good governance. Janmanrega is aimed at increasing the quality of public...

Social media is one massive tool in the hands of netizens. Read how different kinds of information promoted via social media affects its users

Malaria is a deadly epidemic, the effects of which has changed many lives.The researchers from IEM and IEST(Shibpur) ally to invent a low-cost mobile detection system for Malaria at just Rs.10. This app detects malaria as soon as it receives and processes the blood sample.

Nonprofits generally store sensitive personal information of their community members. Most such nonprofits could become targets for theft of information like names, addresses, bank details etc. It is always recommended to have a knowledge about the data security risks and their fixes. Read more...

Read here on how Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning are fit in for building multimedia content. Associations with IBM, Microsoft, and Google have been solicited to make its users develop their skill on their favorite platforms.

A Smart Mirror, AI-based innovation by a Chinese entrepreneur named Jun Wang. This Innovation helps analyze, predict, and scan accurate human health data. Jun Wang has already raised $600 million funding for his dream project.

Before the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas, Texas-based Defense Distributed launched new software that allows people to mill metal handgun bodies at home.

'Street View Ready' is the new program launched by Google, which helps store camera captured data in its Street View Imaging Database.The Contributors who have the accurate hardware standards as per Google can capture and store to the database.

A smartphone-friendly AI can now tell one plant's debilitating brown streak from another's brown leaf spot! 

OpenClassrooms is one of the well-known e-learning website created in partnership with Capgemini. As of now, OpenClassrooms offers degrees from State universities. But it also guaranteed to offer an apprenticeship program on completion of an online course.This is going to be a full-meal opportunity.

Fundraising Season is around the corner, where one-third of world's charitable givings take place.You need to have the perfect approach and skills at NetSquared meetups to grab relevant eyeballs for charitable funds. Over 75 events have already been scheduled for this October.

We know that AI-based innovations are creating wonders around the world. Morever, it is an advanced field operating on the latest technology. But, some researchers and Ph.D's of different countries still believes that Human Intelligence would outperform AI-based innovations any day.

With the increase in technology, there is an increase in complexity. Parts of our society are confused in adapting to their changing environments. However, with proper knowledge and guidance, this can be solved to a large extent.

Friends of the Urban Forests (FUF), is the initiative taken by seven members which have resulted in first-ever urban forest pan in San Fransisco. They have used TechSoup Technology and planted over 60000 trees in the city and are extending the plans further.

To get access to all Pan India e-gov services, Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance(UMANG) is a one-stop solution. This digital india initiative is introduced by MeitY to take all central and local government's utility services for every individual doorstep.

Months ago, TechSoup was able to launch a donation program for nonprofits in over 40 countries. This was made possible by the use of the online platform Zoom. As a nonprofit organization, TechSoup has come to rely on Zoom.

mAadhaar is the official mobile application developed by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide an interface to Aadhaar Number Holders to carry their demographic information like Name, Date of Birth, Gender Address and photograph as linked with their Aadhaar Number in smart...

After 8 years at WhatsApp, its co-founder Brian Acton is leaving the Facebook-owned messaging app to start a new chapter i.e his own non-profit business.This decision is a tough one. He's proud of what his team has accomplished and it’s good to see that people rely on WhatsApp every day.

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional...

This new tablet called reMarkable is to be shipped on August 29 after successful crowdsourcing. It promises to give a better experience than holding a paper and working on it. With its limited functionality, it aims to hold the focus of the user to read and think instead of getting distracted with...

According to analyst Garner's estimate, worldwide spending on IT security products and services is to grow seven per cent every year. This provides great opportunities for start ups to invest in specialist b2b services, with the increase in data breaches and growing demand for app security testing.

More non-profits are making use of chatbots today to engage with their customers, especially after Facebook allowing anyone to program a chatbot within its Messenger app. These chatbots can send alerts every day and interact with the customer without any delays which makes the engagement fruitful.

A local Chicago NPO Lumity, is making sure that a career in STEM fields in not only restricted to a niche community but reaches the minorities. Their main focus is on teens and young adults, training them with Career and Life Readiness Skills, Real World Projects, STEM Talks, and Career Site Visits...

Chatbots can be a great asset for non-profits as well, delivering content and providing better customer service by automating the whole process of responses for their queries, fundraising etc. AI helps the organization by reducing the cost and getting the job done effectively and efficiently.

Deepa, a sustainable lifestyles coach, shares some tips on how we can overcome inertia and slowly inch towards a sustainable, beneficial existence.One important thing that she stresses is that Don't be dogmatic with your approach since we are working towards a society where we can live and let live.

Students of Miranda House, DU have launched an app which enables disabled students to be independent around the campus. The app scans QR codes and gives an audio message with location details. The college also ensures proper training and orientation about the app and the QR codes for these students.

Having a quick access to learning libraries will help nonprofits stay updated. There is an abundance of learning resources online. Here are some learning resources and libraries that assists nonprofits in learning how to use technology

Justice delayed is justice denied.Technology is assisting the state in the disposal of cases, helping the common man access the justice system easier. Like how a movie ticket is booked online, one can now file a legal complaint or register FIR online.

Nangjop Thabah, a 24-year-old resident of Shillong, started out all by himself to clear plastic and other waste from the streets of his neighborhood, with a mission to preserve the environment, which led to the #NoLitterShillong campaign to raise awareness.

A breaking innovation, IIT Kharagpur has developed an algorithm that aims to cut delays and cancellations of flights and trains, by clearing hazy visuals caused by rain, fog or smog, all in REAL TIME. It has named the technology Real Time Fog Removal from Videos & Real-Time Rain Removal from...

Chirag app was recently relaunched after the state government of Maharashtra had allocated funds for creating more awareness around it. A platform to address child rights violation issues by allowing users to register complaints and officials to conduct investigation via the app.

Grow2Share is a unique initiative for urban dwellers, helping them with healthy, home-grown farming. It is an initiative that answers farming queries and helps in growing a community of urban gardeners.

Swapnil Aggarwal, a development consultant from Gujarat, has come up with an app named SpeakUp that promises to tackle the lack of communication channels. SpeakUp offers a platform for users to communicate their feedback to private organizations as well as government authorities.

Sodexo in collaboration with Zeta is set to go digital by introducing paperless meal vouchers - virtual cards, aiming to see a growth in usage of its vouchers. Other tax-saving services like leave travel allowance(LTA), medical and fuel benefits are also likely to be digitalized as directed by...

Pawiter and Harjap have come up with a one-stop solution for farmers to eliminate the middle men which they christened as Farmer Friend. It’s time now that farmers can decide their own price to sell. Farmer Friend operates in more than 20 cities across India.

In 2016, around 28,000 people were prosecuted for drunk driving in the Capital. This initiative is intended to act as a deterrent for people to stop and think before they get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. Close to 40 bars and clubs, located in different areas are fitted with LED...

In order to bring benefits to rural women, trained women in the use of the Internet are fanning across districts of Assam, which is boosting their household earnings and changing everyday lives for the better. The aim is to train at least 90 % of the rural women.

Two WhatsApp groups were started with an aim to teach people to make compost from wet household waste. These WhatsApp groups facilitate instant two-way communication and 24x7 support for people with their queries. The use of home-made composting units proving to be much cheaper than ready-made kits.

During the International One Conference 2017 in the Netherlands, 11-year-old Reuben Paul stunned the audience (which included top cyber security experts) by demonstrating a live hack with the help of a robotic teddy bear that could be misused as a covert surveillance device.

A website and app named Kaushalkar is presently available as part of a special drive organised by the state government to create five lakh job opportunities in the current financial year. These tech-driven platforms are valuable resources for the state government.

With today’s modern technology, social media is a huge tool for animal welfare activities, from popularizing campaigns to highlighting cases of animal cruelty.

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Successfully tested in 60 villages of Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district, an app named “Care Mother” identifies high-risk pregnant women living in slums and rural areas and connect them with doctors.

Digital India Movement is all set to transform the lives of disabled citizens. It helps by creating a bridge of digital infrastructure for the disabled population, to utilize mobile and advance technology to function independently and avail services on their own.

Healthcare in India is screaming out for change, just like how a baby screams for attention. Fortunately today we have technology that can help pacify this baby and deliver more in terms of value and improved care outcomes for the patient. I think the biggest change that has happened of late is...

eGram centers are established in Village Panchayats: More than 14,000 e-GRAM centers, equipped with VSAT Broadband connected PCs (Scanner, Printer, UPS, Web Cam) have been established and are all set to provide e-services to rural citizens.

IndusOS has become India’s 1st Aadhaar powered mobile operating system. Smartphones powered by Indus OS and Delta ID’s technology, you just need to look into the camera for performing any phone related operations. Buy products, make payments, check email etc all by locking eyes with...

A man with visual impairment is now helping others like him to be independent just like how he has taught himself to be. He urges his audience to not assume they will be taught to fend for themselves by insisting that when things are explored by oneself it is learned better.

This is one of those watershed moments for the nascent Indian fintech (Financial Technology) industry. The regulator of securities trade in India; The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed investment in mutual funds via digital wallets. This means that any adult Indian with a...

Inspired by family, Gursimran developed a device which enables the visually impaired to read text that is not in braille. It consists of a camera which takes pictures of the text and converts into speech for the person to hear. This app has helped over 150 people with visual impairment.

This video released by Indian Air Force talks about the profession which was subdued by men moving towards inclusiveness for women. Breaking the gender stereotype, the first ever batch of three women pilots were inducted by IAF into its fighter squadron.

Slated to be launched this month, an e-platform will enable women employees of the central government to file sexual harassment complaints online.

FS Green Labs led by two men from Delhi has sought out to provide electricity to villages by installing solar microgrids which provide electricity for 8 hours-a-day. They are now focusing on training few people from every village about maintaining the system to aid the village dwellers in the case...

This topic provides information about the eVIN Project of Health Ministry

iKheti started out in 2011 as an initiative to encourage gardening. The organization believes in growing edible vegetable and crops to promote sustainable and organic urban farming. Through workshops, one-to-one guidance to schools, house-wives, corporates and farmers iKheti has come a long way.an...

Solid and Liquid waste management are vital elements of Swatch Bharat Mission. It has a direct impact on human health and helps to improve cleanliness. For this, different technology-based methods are available to curb wastage and improve quality of life in rural areas.

The public will have to use WhatsApp to geo-tag their location while lodging a complaint.

Founded by Archana Suresh, Bring a Smile works tirelessly to light up the lives of underprivileged citizens in Hyderabad.

Tarang Sanchar a website released by the GOI, can track the tower sites with the help of GPS. Users get to know about the EMF compliance status of the towers nearby. The website also hosts articles, videos providing facts and myths on radiation caused by these tower signals.

Automated Weather station, an app initiated by State government of Maharashtra to help farmers understand the impacts of weather cycle and crop pattern better by providing data and location specific advisories to help the farmers know which crop to grow for better yield.

Most of the urban dwellers, especially who live in dense areas are in close vicinity of a mobile tower, and thought of radiations from these mobile towers haunts many. However, soon your doubts can be put to rest, as the Telecom Department on Tuesday has launched an online portal that allows...

Deeksha Rathore's photographs capture the stuff that dreams are made of.

Worried about harmful radiation from your mobile phones? Now you can check EMF safety status of towers in your surroundings. Tarang Sanchar locates the towers with help of GPS wherein you can also request for an EMF emission measurement. It also provides articles, videos on EMF and telecom...

Passionate about teaching, Manoj Jamsendekar is on a mission to make robotics an accessible and affordable tool for forward-thinking education.

ICICI bank has implemented many programs like aadhar based e-KYC method to help villagers open bank accounts, POS machines; vocation training to build their skills, among others. Through various sessions they have brought a change in the lives of 2.5 lakh people from 100 villages

As a step towards DigitalIndia, Air Travel is likely to become digital with an initiative by the government of India called DigiYatra. All you need is an Aadhar card and e-boarding pass to travel anywhere in India. Steps are being taken to make all the airline follow the concepts of DigiYatra.

It’s Monday morning and time to do a quick wrap-up of the posts published on trak.in last week. If you were offline last week for any reason, this is a great way to catch up with all the tech-buzz! Internet/Tech/E-Commerce In one of the biggest failures related to Aadhaar security, a...

Andhra Pradesh Janmabhoomi (AP Janmbhoomi) is an exclusive online portal for the Telugu community all over the world, geared towards socio-economic development of Andhra Pradesh in particular and India in general. Created by the Andhra Pradesh government, the project is the first of its kind in...

Samagra Shiksha under the aegis of Rashtriya Avishakar Abhyan has organized a trip for 150 students from Classes VIII and IX from various government schools for two days, to visit a rocket launching site to understand the scientific temper of technology and Space Science in India. 

This topic provides information about BHIM Referral and cash back schemes.

At IIT Kharagpur under the National Mission on Education, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, through Information and Communication Technology has initiated the National Digital Library project to develop a virtual repository of learning resources with a single-window search facility.

An Electronic Payment and Receipts framework has been prepared by MeitY, aimed at State Governments, Govt. of India Autonomous Bodies, Municipalities and Central Public Sector Undertakings for implementing the right mechanism to ease electronic payments and receipts.

This topic provides information about Swayam learning portal of Ministry of Human Resource Development.

This topic provides information about Cyber Swachhta Kendra.

This topic provides information about Lifeline Express for delivering health services to the unreached.