Understanding the East African Civil Society Landscape
By: Dawit Taddele Dessie As Tech4Dev continues to navigate the dynamic landscape of East Africa’s civil society, we’ve gained a […]
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My Journey with Tech4Dev: Unlocking the Power of Collaboration
By Dawit Taddele Dessie In today’s interconnected world, technology and collaboration are essential for driving positive social change. My journey
Kicking off with Cohort 2 of the Data Catalyst Program!
Just eight months after our first cohort completed the program, the Data Catalyst Program(DCP) is back with its second cohort
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Day 2 Reflections: A Deeper Dive into AI and Data-Driven Social Impact
By: Dawit Taddele Dessie Today, We delved deeper into the world of AI and its potential for the social sector.
Enhancing Tech4Dev: Insights from Field Visits and Social Sector Collaborations
Summary Another trip done, another report from the airport. Headed back home to San Francisco after a long 2 month
Tech4Impact – a vehicle for ecosystem building
Tech ecosystem building for the social sector is core to the vision and mission of Project Tech4Dev. A strong
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Project Tech4Dev’s AI Strategy
Project Tech4Dev’s AI strategy can broadly be classified into four pillars. The first is systems we build in partnership with
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Meghalaya Trip Report – Jul 2024
I embarked on a spontaneous trip to Shillong after hearing about it from friends. During the week-long visit, I combined remote work with visits to local NGOs and hikes. The state of Meghalaya left a strong impression with its beautiful scenery and dense foliage. I learned about the challenges faced by NGOs in the region, such as limited funding and issues with youth opportunities. I met with various organizations, including Faith Foundation, NESFAS, Bethany Society, SauraMandala Foundation, and Grassroot Shillong, each working on crucial issues in the area.
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Tech4Agency Bangalore Sprint: Collaborative Learning and Future Steps
Approximately 9 months ago, a collaboration between Project Tech4Dev, the Agency Fund, and NGOs took place in India and Africa. The event in Naivasha, Kenya was an unconference that fostered open sharing and learning among the participants. The Bangalore, India sprint focused on two specific tracks: User Engagement and AI/LLM. The User Engagement track provided valuable insights and the AI/LLM track facilitated peer learning and knowledge sharing. The event concluded with an open happy hour for local NGOs. There were hits and misses in the event organization, prompting the need for improvements in future events. Overall, the experience provided fruitful learnings and valuable insights for future endeavors.
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Community at Agency Fund <> Tech4Dev sprint
As a Tech4Dev team member, most of the sprints that I have attended have left me with a lot of
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Bangalore Sprint: Innovating User Experience with LLMs
At Project Tech4Dev, we’ve been running sprints and Data Catalyst Program (DCP) with the The Agency Fund for a while
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The Fractional CxO Program with Vasudha Foundation: Early Days and Quick Wins
Overview This is the first in a multi-part series on Project Tech4Dev’s Fractional CxO engagement with Vasudha Foundation.