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DataKind tackles the world’s toughest challenges with data science and AI to improve the capabilities, reach and scale of social impact organizations.
Founded in 2012 during the first wave of the Data-for-Good movement, DataKind is a global organization based in the US, with staff and volunteers in San Francisco; Washington, DC; London, UK; Bengaluru (Bangalore), India; and Singapore. With a vibrant network of more than 30,000 supporters and volunteers around the world, DataKind is able to engage on a wide variety of issues, continually bringing the benefits of data science to new communities.
DataKind can provide speakers, data, commentary, and general expertise on the following topics:
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Ethics in Data and AI
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Data & Technology for Social Impact
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Data Maturity and the Social Impact Sector
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry
AI Solutions for:
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Climate & Environment
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Frontline Health
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Financial Inclusion
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Humanitarian Response
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Higher Education
Contact:
Jemilah Magnusson
Communications Director, DataKind
jemilah@datakind.org
Press Releases:
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DataKind Announces New Support from Google.org to Improve Economic Opportunity Using Data Science
With support from Google.org, DataKind will develop and scale four curated AI tools targeting higher education graduation rates, access to support services and benefits, and …
DataKind Releases New Landscape Analysis of Inclusive Climate Finance
DataKind’s report highlights some consistently reported successful strategies in inclusive climate finance. One such strategy is targeting savings programs to women, giving them more resources …
Tackling Big Questions on Climate and Gender: DataKind Partners with International Monetary Fund on Virtual DataDive Event
What types of structures within our built environment are most exposed to climate risks? How can we identify them and measure their financial and economic …