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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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'

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.

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.

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.

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...

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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

Six months after joining the People’s Archive of Rural India as part of AIF’s Clinton Fellowship for Service in India, Olivia Waring shares her journey of leaving a lucrative job in Silicon Valley to put her coding skills to use for the greater good. 

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...

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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.

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