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technology for good
May 14, 2026
Hiring for data: What’s your strategy?
Many nonprofits are hiring for data-driven decision-making, but hiring talent alone may not be enough.
by
Manije Kelkar
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6 min read
March 17, 2026
To use AI effectively, nonprofits must build reliable data systems
AI is only as powerful as the data that fuels it. To use it to its full potential, nonprofits have to create the infrastructure to extract, clean, structure, and document data effectively.
by
Eric Dodge
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4 min read
March 6, 2026
SUPPORTED BY PROJECT TECH4DEV
Making technology work through shared learning
Technology adoption becomes difficult when nonprofits work in siloes. Learning in cohorts enables shared problem-solving and faster implementation across the sector.
by
Deepak Nanda
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7 min read
February 6, 2026
Still not a butterfly: A case for citizen science in Northeast India
Citizen science can help document Northeast's rich biodiversity and ecological knowledge, while also ensuring community participation in environmental policymaking.
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Hansatanu Roy
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7 min read
December 23, 2025
Multimedia storytelling for nonprofits: Your phone can do it all
Simple methods for creating engaging videos, audios, and graphics for your nonprofit.
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Shriya Roy
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2 min read
December 18, 2025
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What nonprofits need from their data tools
Nonprofits need data systems that support learning, not just reporting. Here's what building one taught us.
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Abhishek Nair
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Stuti Nabazza
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5 min read
December 10, 2025
Balancing scale and context in India’s classrooms
Resolving the tensions between designing for millions and responding to the needs of individual classrooms can be difficult. Here are lessons that can help.
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Vaibhav Mishra
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Shahanaz Afruza
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7 min read
October 31, 2025
Shin-chan, borrowed words, and Tani language conservation
In Arunachal Pradesh, a young nonprofit’s journey highlights the importance of community collaboration and consent in language conservation.
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Luke Rimmo Lego
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7 min read
October 29, 2025
Why digital nudges alone won’t transform classrooms
What a field experiment in rural Uttar Pradesh revealed about teacher motivation, engagement, and the limits of light-touch solutions.
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Sneha Shashidhara
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4 min read
October 7, 2025
Weaving AI into India’s handicraft sector
AI can help build a future-ready handicraft sector. But what barriers shape its adoption, and how can they be addressed?
by
Anandana Kapur
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7 min read
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