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“Technology alone does not create impact.” In a new reflection, DataKind CEO Lauren Woodman looks back on the organization’s evolution - and the future of responsible AI for social impact. Read more: bit.ly/4s5V51p #AIforGood

Pregnant women in Kajiado County face rising climate-health risks - malaria, heat stress, flooding disruptions - but health officials lack integrated local data to respond before harm happens. We built Climate x Health Pulse to change that. bit.ly/4efySdd #ClimateHealth

What if climate forecasts, health system data, and community insights could all talk to each other? That's what we built with Spectrum Africa, @jacarandakenya, and Kajiado County Government Ministry of Health. Introducing Climate x Health Pulse. bit.ly/4efySdd

We’re back at Skoll World Forum! Excited to connect with leaders across sectors on how #data and #AI can move from pilots to real-world impact - through collaboration, alignment, and shared infrastructure. If you’re in Oxford, let’s connect: partners@datakind.org #SkollWorldForum

📢 We’re hiring a Data Engineer! Help build the data systems behind solutions that turn data into action and tackle complex social challenges at scale. 👉Apply: datakind.org/join-us/career… #DataEngineering #AIforGood #TechForImpact

As we head into the weekend, we’re hiring at DataKind! ◾️Data Engineer ◾️Account Manager (Higher Ed partnerships) ◾️Grants Reporting & Budget Consultant Use #data + #AI to help #nonprofits & governments drive real-world impact. 🔗datakind.org/join-us/career… #AIforGood #Hiring

As we continue evolving this work (and moving toward what’s next), we’d love to connect in person. Join us at the @codeforamerica Summit in May in Chicago to see the latest from our U.S. Communities work! Blog post: bit.ly/4mmFg4v Webinar series: bit.ly/48qNSRF

Data doesn’t create impact. People do. Our blog with @csdwustl shares what we learned from Data Tools for Everyone and how we’re building products that help communities turn insight into action. Powered by partnership + supported by the @CNTR4growth. bit.ly/4mmFg4v

@gatesfoundation @envylabs AI-ready systems depend on strong, shared standards. Standards = power (& a channel for coordination) Codesign = legitimacy & adoption Stewardship = long-term success What role can each of us play in shaping not just using #digitalpublicinfrastructure? 👉bit.ly/48kuZQg

@gatesfoundation Panel in full swing: Nick Walsh (@envylabs) talking: ▪️Codesign vs efficiency ▪️Open standards as enablers (not blockers) ▪️AI + persistent context #GoodTechSummit

Live @ #GoodTechSummit! DataKind convenes: Infrastructure Isn’t Neutral: Why Codesign Matters for Data Standards. Building on a decade+ of experience working w/ communities & partners, we're exploring who shapes #datainfrastructure & how #AI can support shared standards adoption.

We’re at #GoodTechSummit tackling a big question: Infrastructure isn’t neutral. So who shapes it & how? From AI-ready infrastructure to community-led approaches, we’re digging into what it takes to build data standards that work.🔗goodtechtogether.org 📩partners@datakind.org

Honored to join @OpenAI @gatesfoundation @ADPCnet in Bangkok for the first AI Jam for Disaster Management. 50 leaders. 13 countries. One urgent question: how can #AI support faster, more effective #disasterresponse? Grateful to collaborate & excited for what’s ahead. #AIforGood

The humanitarian sector is exploring #genAI - but moving from pilots to real impact requires better understanding, coordination, and local context. #DataKind is running a short survey to help shape that future. Take 5 mins to share your perspective: tinyurl.com/DataKind-GenAI…

📊 Happening today! Join @DataKind for a free #OpenDataWeek session: Using Open Tools to Explore Open Data 🕛 12-1 PM ET 💻 Virtual No experience needed - learn how to work with open data using free tools. Register: bit.ly/40BbqiC

At #HNPW in Geneva, one question stood out: How can tech innovation drive real-world humanitarian impact? As #AI conversations evolve, focus is shifting beyond pilots → toward practical, locally grounded solutions. Share your perspective: tinyurl.com/DataKind-GenAI… #AIforGood #DRR

Don't miss out on #OpenDataWeek! Learn how open data + free tools can drive social impact. Join DataKind: Using Open Tools to Explore Open Data 📅 Mon, Mar 23 | 12-1 PM ET | FREE 👉 bit.ly/40BbqiC #SocialImpact #OpenData #DataForGood

🚨 Final call - closes today! Join @DataKind during #OpenDataWeek for a live demo of the U.S. Communities Platform + discussion on advancing #economicmobility. 📅 Mar 24 | NYC 🎟 Limited free seats Register now: bit.ly/4siVQnh