Values

Our Values

Our name, DataKind, represents our vision of using data to serve humankind. Together, the values of humanity, equity, and innovation form the bedrock of our commitment to building a more just world through the responsible and ethical use of data science and AI for positive social impact.

 

Humanity

We believe that the top priority of data science and AI should be to improve quality of life for people.

 

Equity

We aspire to close gaps in information and access by tailoring our work to the needs and perspectives of the people who will use it.

 

Innovation

We bring curiosity and creativity to the world’s toughest challenges, building responsive tools and solutions with shared expertise.

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