Data Friendly Space (DFS)
We envision a future where technology and data power positive social change
Explore 104 projects in the Data Science For Social Good category of the Civic Tech Field Guide.
We envision a future where technology and data power positive social change

Intel is working with University of California, Davis, to perfect irrigation techniques by placing sensors in crops and other strategic areas to monitor soil and air moisture levels.

The Data and Statistics division of Seoulโs metropolitan government analyzed late night call records provided by the Korean telecom KT Company to plan bus routes in a more inclusive manner.

The Civic Tech Institute at Equitech Futures empowers leaders in the social sector - governments, nonprofits, and social enterprises - with the data and technology skills critical to achieving impact at scale.

A report on innovations attempted by Mobile Network Operators following the major earthquake in Nepal

Harnessing Data Science to Measure and Counter Hate Speech & Crime

Sudan Witness was launched in April 2023, and monitors, analyses, verifies, and archives information pertaining to human rights interferences and conflict incidents in Sudanโs current conflict.

Researchers used satellite and cell phone data to map how malaria spreads throughout Namibia and show where elimination efforts have the greatest impact.

With data infrastructure purpose-built to deliver audience-based insights, narrative and network analysis, and empirical validation of cultural strategy and content, we help strategists and creative practitioners identify story opportunities and challenges across a range of social issues.