Tech To The Rescue

AI Innovators - Your tech can tackle #climate change, advance #healthcare, and transform #education! Join our flagship #AIforChangemakers accelerator program and collaborate with leading #nonprofits to address the world’s most urgent challenges. This is your opportunity to leverage your AI expertise to make a real impact! Partner with like-minded innovators, lead the charge for meaningful change, and show the world how tech can be a force for good. Join the AI for Changemakers program today and put your tech to work for a better tomorrow. Questions? Contact us at ai@techtotherescue.org Thank you VCreatives for this video and for being our ambassador! #AIforGood #JoinTheMovement #TechToTheRescue

🌍✨ Kicking off the New Year with an Inspiring Read! ✨🌍 Over the holidays, we were thrilled to see Tech To The Rescue highlighted in Cath Everett insightful article on how AI is transforming disaster response efforts. 📖 The piece dives deep into the incredible work of the nonprofit organizations participating in AI For Changmakers Program, the Shaqodoon Organization in Somalia and the World Institute on Disability, showcasing how AI is driving impact, saving lives, and building resilience in communities worldwide. 💡 From improving early warning systems to empowering disability-led organizations in disaster scenarios, this is a testament to the power of collaboration between NGOs and the tech sector. A huge thank you to Cath Everett for shining a light on these stories and to Hannan Ibrahim, Dawn Skaggs, Marcie Roth who shared their journey for this piece. 🙏 #TechForGood #AIforGood

Hey #TechForGood family! As we wrap up 2024 we can't help but smile at all the magic we've created together. From AI solutions saving lives to apps transforming communities - you've shown that when tech meets purpose, incredible things happen! ✨ To every tech innovator who chose impact over easy wins, every social impact organization brave enough to dream big, and every partner who believed in the power of tech for good - thank you for being part of this movement! Together we've proven that when purpose-driven tech minds unite, there's no limit to the change we can create. (And trust us, we're just getting started! 🚀) 2025, we're coming for you with even more world-changing partnerships and innovations that transform lives! Happy Holidays from our whole team! 💜 #TechForGood #Innovation #SocialImpact

Is 'Tech For Good' just another buzzword, or can it actually change the world? Join us for a fascinating Tech For Good Talks conversation with Carlos Pignataro, who proves that being a 'super proud tech geek' and a force for social good aren't mutually exclusive! 🎧 Turn up and discover: • A refreshingly honest take on what "Tech For Good" really means beyond the hashtags • How technology meant for internet infrastructure ended up protecting endangered rhinos • Why the conversation about AI needs to focus on both "AI for Good" AND "Good AI" • The vision of making pro bono work an industry standard in tech, just like in law Carlos brings more than just his 300+ patents to the conversation—he shares powerful stories of how technology can create meaningful impact when we think beyond the usual boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a tech leader looking to make a difference, a social impact enthusiast curious about technology's role, or someone passionate about bridging these worlds, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building solutions that matter. Ready to challenge your assumptions about technology's role in creating positive change? Listen to Tech For Good Talks on your favorite stream now! (Link in the comment section) #TechForGood #Podcast

Over $180,000 worth of tech expertise unleashed for social impact! 🎉 We're thrilled to celebrate last week's remarkable matches that are set to transform lives across the globe. Let's dive into these inspiring partnerships: 🌿 Environmental & social impact Divum Corporate Services Pvt Ltd is joining forces with Replant World to create a groundbreaking "Google Maps for tree planting." This innovative platform will transform how indigenous communities monitor biodiversity restoration in tropical forests, combining GeoAI and ground-based monitoring to enhance transparency and efficiency. This technology represents a significant leap forward in climate mitigation and biodiversity restoration efforts. Innovify is partnering with GlobalGiving to streamline HR processes, enabling their team to focus more time on employee experience and ultimately enhance their global impact. 🤝 Financial inclusion & democracy ArabiaGIS K&A Plus is collaborating with Palestine For Credit & Development - FATEN to develop a B2B lending platform in Palestine, aiming to increase client growth by 20% and reduce loan processing times by 30% to support marginalized communities. nomtek is teaming up with Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej to build an AI chatbot combating voter disinformation in Poland, specifically targeting youth engagement where turnout currently sits at just 26.5%. 💪 Community support & accessibility Firehouse 247 is working with Háttér Társaság to create a browser-based crisis hotline, enhancing support accessibility for LGBTQI persons in Hungary, where 42% of the community reports having considered suicide. EDISONDA is partnering with AsyLex to optimize the Rights in Exile platform, improving access to vital legal information for displaced individuals across 150+ countries. From supporting mental health to strengthening democracy, these partnerships demonstrate technology's power to address critical social challenges. Together, they're building solutions that matter. Ready to contribute your tech expertise to world-changing solutions? Join the #TechForGood movement!

Start spreading the news... AI is changing today! 🎵 With Frank Sinatra watching over us at AWS re:Invent, something extraordinary happened. Our CEO Jacek Siadkowski joined Sandra Topić Topic (Amazon Web Services (AWS)), Yevhen B. (ACAPS), and Alicia Morrison (Mercy Corps) to showcase how AI is transforming humanitarian aid. The highlight? Dr. Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon, meeting with selected nonprofit CTOs from our AI for Changemakers program. It's a powerful reminder of what happens when tech leaders unite for social impact! Dive into the article to discover: • How SOPHIA turns complex crisis data into life-saving decisions • Why the AI Methods Matcher is revolutionizing humanitarian tech adoption • What makes tech companies and nonprofits perfect innovation partners • How your organization can join this transformative movement This isn't just another tech story - it's proof that when purpose meets innovation, extraordinary change happens! Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dpe3EDrN? #TechForGood #AI #Innovation #SocialImpact

What happens when visionary tech leaders and ambitious social impact organizations come together? Pure magic! ✨ Last Thursday's Tech Impact Night was an extraordinary celebration of partnerships that change lives. With our incredible team and community of changemakers, we celebrated the impact we've created together in 2024: • Tech services worth over $6M unlocked for social impact • Partnerships spanning 128 countries • Our highest-value project reaching $256K The room was buzzing with innovation and purpose! We recognized outstanding tech companies who built extraordinary solutions this year, and honored our strategic partners who fuel the tech for good movement. The evening's highlights included powerful stories from Ewa Szymera (Różowa Skrzyneczka | The Pink Box Foundation) and Michał Mazur (Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej) showing how technology is transforming their missions. Special thanks to Polska Rada Biznesu and Małgorzata Durska for hosting this unforgettable evening! From a local initiative to a global movement - this is what happens when technology meets purpose. And trust us, we're just getting started! 🚀 Thank you to everyone who's part of this journey. Together, we're building a future where tech serves humanity's greatest needs. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google.org, Lenovo, Twilio, EY, Colt Technology Services, Cloudera, Clutch, DHL, Ashoka, SoftwareOne, Netguru, RTB House, KULCZYK INVESTMENTS S.A., Objectivity is now Accenture, ANIXE, Tooploox, Autopay, 10Clouds, Cloudflight, Tomasz Ejtminowicz, Fundacja BNP Paribas, Packhelp,  Darek Żuk, Adam Sobczak,Tomasz Karwatka, Catch the Tornado, Wiktor Schmidt, Agata Stafiej-Bartosik (she/her), Michal Filip Kowalik, PhD, Carlos Pignataro, Christopher M. Hoffman, Michael Beares, Maria Zapata

In Syria's moment of profound change, technology becomes a bridge to hope. The White Helmets have been Syria's everyday heroes—rescuing those trapped in rubble and delivering critical aid when all seemed lost. Through our partnership, we transformed their life-saving work with an Early Warning System that cut response times by 40%. But this is just the beginning. As Syria begins its new chapter, social impact organizations like the White Helmets still need tech expertise to serve their communities. This impactful project is part of a larger partnership between Tech To The Rescue Foundation and Twilio to empower nonprofit organisations working in the disaster management area through technology. Join our movement to make #TechForGood the industry standard. #TechToTheRescue #WhiteHelmets #SyriaAid

What an incredible week! We're celebrating over $120,000 worth of tech expertise being channeled into social impact through last week's matches! Dive into these transformative partnerships: 🌱 Climate Action & Innovation Knowledge Foundry Business Solutions is joining forces with Reap Benefit to create an AI-driven virtual mentor, aiming to support 10,000+ young climate changemakers in their environmental initiatives. MeeTri Infotech is collaborating with The Climate Strategies Poland Foundation to scale their carbon footprint management from 2,000 to 10,000 SMEs within three years, driving substantial emissions reductions. VALUEPITCH ETECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED is teaming up with All India Management Association (AIMA) Disaster Mitigation Institute to protect over 3,000 small businesses and communities through an AI-driven heat wave early warning system. 🌍 Community & Agriculture Mizizi Ai is partnering with Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) to empower Kenyan farmers through AI-driven climate-resilient agriculture practices, enhancing food security across East Africa. Accio is joining forces with Impacto Digital to create an open-source platform for real-time Argentine Sign Language translations, breaking down communication barriers for the deaf community. 🇺🇦 Supporting Ukraine's Recovery John Collins is collaborating with NAZOVNI-TECH to expand their platform connecting Ukrainian exporters with global markets, while Zing is helping Support Fund for Bucha School create a donation platform benefiting 880 children annually. 💫 Digital Transformation Randon is working with Catalyst Balkans to build a centralized platform serving 25,000 nonprofits and 15,000 corporate donors across the Western Balkans, revolutionizing regional philanthropy. From empowering local communities to driving climate action, these partnerships showcase technology's power to create lasting positive change. Together, they're building solutions that matter. Ready to contribute your tech expertise to world-changing solutions? Join the #TechForGood movement!

Meet Root Capital, one of six exceptional organizations from our Climate Cohort, carefully selected to participate in the Lenovo AI for Social Impact Lab— a strategic extension of our AI for Changemakers program. Their mission? To empower agricultural businesses by using data intelligence to address climate challenges. With Lenovo's support, Root Capital is scaling their impact through: • Developing specialized vector databases for grant writing and risk analytics, • Building internal capacity for deforestation monitoring across 50+ high-risk agricultural businesses. The Lenovo AI for Social Impact Lab provides a select few nonprofits with additional funding, cutting-edge tools, and personalized mentorship to turn their ambitious AI projects into reality. And here’s some exciting news: your nonprofit could be next! Our Education Cohort is still open for applications. This is your chance to apply and potentially join this transformative program—but keep in mind, organizations are carefully reviewed to ensure alignment with the program's goals. 📣   Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today! Follow in the footsteps of Root Capital and show the world how technology can empower communities that need it most. Thank you, Lenovo, for making this possible and supporting innovative organizations in creating lasting impact! #TechForGood #AIForGood