Hello NuSocia Patrons,
Welcome to the September edition of the Impact Post, where we cover stories, innovations and trends to keep you informed and updated on all things impact.
This month we delve deeper into data for social good. What happens when you apply data science to social challenges? What factors will make such projects successful? What skills and resources does each stakeholder need? Find answers to such questions and more below.
Participate in a hackathon to identify innovative, technology and data-driven solutions to challenges faced by rural women and get a chance to win Rs. 1 Lakh and develop your prototype.
We also have some exciting events lined up that you don't want to miss! Read on for more details!
LIVE EVENT
Script4Her Hackathon
27 - 30 September 2021
According to the Sixth Economic Census, women constitute only 14 per cent of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Rural women, in particular, have to fight stereotypes and overcome immense odds to initiate their entrepreneurial journey.
At NuSocia, we strive to put ourselves at the center of research and evidence based programs to drive change. To build futuristic and gender-responsive solutions for women entrepreneurship in India, we have partnered with Dhriiti, GIZ and NASSCOM Foundation to drive the Script4HER initiative.
We invite candidates from your organization to participate in Script4HER and showcase their consulting acumen as well as an ability to build feasible solutions in the shortest possible time.
FACETS OF IMPACT
For the social sector to reinvent its approach towards measuring social impact, data needs to be turned into an asset that benefits both philanthropic organizations and those they seek to help.
NuSocia, through its ‘Facets of Impact’ series, brings focus on the purpose and perspectives of data for social good. In a two-part series, we talked to stakeholders across the spectrum - corporate, non-profits, social enterprises, researchers, policy makers and data analysts - leaders who use data to improve efficiency, accountability, transparency and impact in the social sector.
Download our blueprint to know how organizations can use data to drive impact at scale!
IMPACTFRIDAYS
An inclusive and focused discussion forum with innovators solving societal challenges compounded by the pandemic.
According to Quartz India, COVID-19 imposed lockdowns forced over 10 million migrant laborers to return to their home states. This reverse migration caused livelihood insecurity among migrants. Wondering how this is being built back?
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Kuldip Nar, Founder at Responsenet, to understand how they are solving challenges in relief and rehabilitation.
READINGS
How Tech Companies can advance Data Science for Social Good
With only 68 percent of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals being tracked by reliable data, technology companies can and must do more to help organizations achieve the potential of the data science for social good movement. In this article by the Stanford Social Innovation Review, leaders in the field share four insights showing how.
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The Power and Perils of using Digital Data to understand Human Behavior
Computational social science is a powerful tool but needs different disciplines to find a common language. In this article by Nature, learn to avoid known pitfalls and use data in a way that maximizes gained knowledge and minimizes potential harm.
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Data Ethics in Education and the Social Sector: What does it mean and why does it matter?
This report by the Center for Democracy and Technology seeks to provide a working definition of data ethics, explain why it matters for educators and public officials, and explore key topics and practices that need to be addressed to operationalize data ethics principles.
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I hope you enjoyed reading this newsletter. That’s it from me this time. Have questions? Reach out to me by replying to this email.
Regards,
Manju Menon
Co-Founder & CEO, NuSocia