We spoke with Milagros Arcos, Sanima’s Operations Manager, about our partnership to leverage data science to expand safe sanitation solutions for a cleaner, healthier Lima. She talks about the focus and future of the Peruvian nonprofit and what she thinks any social impact organization needs to have in place in order to tackle the world’s […]
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Sanima, a Peruvian nonprofit, is pioneering sustainable, safe, and dignified sanitation alternatives in Lima. To help improve their service delivery and scale their vital services, DataKind partnered with Sanima to optimize waste collection routes, using (and enhancing) our Container-Based Action Routing Tool (CART). Meeting the unique needs of sanitation in complex urban environments, our collaboration
Recognizing a growing demand for AI-driven capacity building in the social sector, DataKind launched Learning Circles to equip social impact leaders with practical tools and knowledge. This collaborative effort fosters peer-to-peer community learning, enabling social impact organizations to tailor data strategies to their unique needs. By pairing participants with seasoned data experts, DataKind Learning Circles
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Leveraging generative AI to transform how data is used for humanitarian action, DataKind, Save the Children, and Microsoft launched the Humanitarian Data Insights Project (HDIP). This groundbreaking initiative enables humanitarian workers at all levels of data maturity to generate insights from complex data through a unique application of large language models, helping to make faster,
We spoke with Meredith Baker, Gavi’s Senior Manager of Private Sector Partnerships & Innovation, about our partnership. She talks about the focus and future of Gavi and what she thinks any social impact organization needs to have in place in order to tackle the world’s toughest challenges with AI and data science. We’re honored to
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DataKind and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) released a report on leveraging AI and data science to enhance vaccine coverage and address access disparities, which persist despite global advancements in vaccine technology and distribution. The outcome of an almost year-long partnership with Gavi, and funded by Wellcome, the report provides a comprehensive look into the
By Christopher Apollo, Project Manager, DataKind DataKind partnered with Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN), and its anchor partner in Mombasa, Kenya, Swahilipot Hub Foundation, to explore the power of data science and AI in providing an innovative solution to match “opportunity youth” (young people aged 18-35, who are out of school, unemployed, or working in
In low and middle-income countries, savings groups play a crucial role in fostering financial inclusion and empowerment, especially among rural communities. These self-managed financial systems provide farmers with access to savings, credit, and financial literacy. However, challenges such as over-indebtedness and limited access to formal financial services persist, hindering the economic well-being of farmers. Recognizing
BanhJi Case Study: Developing a Financial Performance Score to Empower Cambodian Farmers Read More »
Leveraging insights produced during the development of the Racial Wealth Equity Database, and with the generous support from Google.org, DataKind and the Black Wealth Data Center expanded their partnership to create a powerful tool that integrates key indicators and helps to facilitate access to funding for Black entrepreneurs. At DataKind, we recognize the profound connection
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In January, DataKind held our annual Global Volunteer Summit, a virtual gathering offered to DataKind volunteers around the world to connect with DataKind staff, hear from leadership, and celebrate their contribution to AI for social impact. This year, more than 100 volunteers from 20 countries attended the event live, and thousands more have viewed and
