Jonathan Offt: Top 10 Tech Nonprofits, Pt 2
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The document highlights five notable tech non-profits that leverage technology to address social inequalities and improve opportunities. Key organizations mentioned include Kobo Toolbox for disaster data collection, The Guardian Project for internet privacy, TechSoup Global for access to computers, and Code for Progress aimed at diversity in tech. These initiatives focus on enhancing humanitarian responses, ensuring internet safety, providing technological resources, and promoting inclusion within the tech industry.
Jonathan Offt: Top 10 Tech Nonprofits, Pt 2
- 1. FIVE INCREDIBLE TECH NON- PROFITS Jonathan Offt
- 2. TECHNOLOGY It’s quickly becoming a integral piece of the puzzle to changing this world for the better. Inequality and lack of opportunity can easily be combated by effortlessly sharing information and spreading ideas with the help of technology.
- 3. KOBO TOOLBOXDeveloped by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and partnered with the United Nations and the International Rescue Committee, this non-profit consists of an open-source set of tools for data collection and analysis in regards to disasters and humanitarian relief. By creating a bank of reliable and accessible electronic disaster relief data, there can be more efficient and solid responses during times of crisis.
- 4. THE GUARDIAN PROJECT Internet privacy. In recent years, it’s been a hot topic, and we’re constantly wondering if big brother is watching. This technology startup focuses their efforts on internet privacy by creating simple, customizable, and secure apps which protects personal data from prying eyes. From citizens, to coders, to journalists, they can use the internet safely knowing their activity is not monitored or compromised.
- 5. This non-profit understands that in certain areas, computers can be hard to come by, especially for those who need it most, such as schools and non- profits operating in under developed regions. TechSoup Global works to bring groups, schools, and organizations more access to computers as well as connecting them with the people who have the skills and motivation to operate the machines and share their knowledge.
- 6. Focusing on bringing two groups of people who are severely underrepresented in the technology and coding industry, Code for Progress aims to create a more diverse and equal playing field for women and people of color.
- 7. This non-profit organization serves as an online activism portal, allowing people to create online petitions and connect with like-minded others to campaign for a cause they believe in and create change on local, national, and global levels.
- 8. HTTP:// JONATHANOFFT.ORG To learn more about tech non-profits and other notable charities, please visit my website.