Apps for Good

03/06/2026

This , we want to celebrate the enormous impact our Industry Volunteers have on young people and educators across the UK 🌟

We’re incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and enthusiasm you bring to your work with us. Your support makes a real difference.

A special thank you goes to our volunteer shortlisters, who have helped review and rate student entries for this year’s Showcase 👏

02/06/2026

Don't forget, AiAwarenessDay is coming up this Thursday 4th June!

To mark the occasion, why not give your students a sneak peek of our exciting new course, AI for Good 2.0, with our fun and engaging taster session?

AI for Good 2.0 is our brand-new, free, project-based AI course launching this August. As AI continues to shape the world young people are growing up in, helping them build AI literacy, understand bias, and explore responsible use has never been more important.

👉 Register your interest to receive a brief teacher video guide and sample resources to deliver at a time that suits you: https://ow.ly/jrBR50Z6Abm

27/05/2026

The secret's out - AI for Good 2.0 is launching this August!

You gave us your feedback, and we listened. AI for Good 2.0 is our brand new project-based course designed to help you take young people from passive consumers, to responsible creators of technology.

AI for Good 2.0 is 100% free, flexible, and adaptable, with interactive resources designed to suit different learning styles.

👉Learn more or sign up to receive a taster session here: https://appsforgood.info/43uH5n7

22/05/2026

Our CEO, Natalie Moore, recently joined Ben Whitaker and Steven Hope on the Edufuturists podcast to explore: are we teaching young people to simply consume technology - or to change the world with it?

In this episode, they cover:
- How AI is reshaping the Apps for Good curriculum
- The philosophy behind Apps for Good, and why agency, purpose, and real-world relevance are so important
- How project-based learning engages the students most likely to be switched off, including girls in STEM and young people from underrepresented backgrounds
- Our annual Apps for Good Showcase
- Real impact stories, including inspiring alumni stories

If you work in education, edtech, or youth development - and you're wondering how to make technology genuinely meaningful, not just functional, for the next generation - this conversation offers plenty of useful insights.

👇 You can watch or listen to the full episode here:

Are we teaching young people to consume technology - or to change the world with it?In this episode, Ben and Steve sit down with Natalie Moore, CEO of Apps f...

20/05/2026

We're very pleased to share that we've been recognised as winners in the She Can Code STEM Educator Awards in the Not-For-Profits in STEM Education category 🎉🤩

The award recognises organisations that are making a lasting impact on the future of STEM diversity through excellent educational resources or programmes, and we're proud to be recognised alongside so many brilliant organisations.

A huge thank you to everyone who supports our mission to ensure all young people have the tech innovation skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Introducing our Not-For-Profit in STEM Education winners! Honouring not-for-profit organisations that provides excellent STEM educational resources or programs for young women and girls.

Congratulations to:

- Apps for Good
- Girl Develop It
- Girls Into Coding
- GirlsGetSET
- Girlstart
- Groundbreaker Talents
- InnovateHer
- Kiron Open Higher Education
- Manchester Digital
- Wise Campaign

Meet the winners 🏆 https://bit.ly/4wfvN3g

14/05/2026

Savanna’s story shows how a single classroom project can spark a career in technology 💡

Now an Ecosystem Solution Architect at Accenture, Savanna was first introduced to Apps for Good in 2016. Alongside her teammate, she developed an education app to support English Literature revision, before pitching their idea to Industry Volunteers at Salesforce.

Taking part helped Savanna gain clarity about her future career aspirations, and the confidence and sense of agency she developed through the experience remain central to her life today.

She said, “It framed the industry in a much better light, in a light where there was a lot more opportunity than I thought. We met people in all different roles as well... I don't know how I would have got that at school.”

👉Read more: https://appsforgood.info/3RzRhba

08/05/2026

Introducing our fifth and final category for this year's Showcase, Future Founders. This category is driven by our incredible Apps for Good community, featuring judges from partner organisations and trusted collaborators helping to support the next generation of social entrepreneurs.

Apps for Good CEO, Natalie Moore said: “We’re thrilled to welcome a diverse panel of judges for this year’s Future Founders category, made up of valued partners we work with regularly at Apps for Good. Together, they’ll identify the most forward-thinking and impactful entries, celebrating young innovators using technology and creativity to make a difference."

See the full line-up of categories and supporters for our 2026 Showcase: https://appsforgood.info/4dWegXj

06/05/2026

A big thank you to Spotify for supporting the Systems Thinkers category in this year's Showcase. This category celebrates ideas that use technology to drive large-scale, sustainable change and rethink how complex systems work.

James Ferguson, Senior Legal Counsel at Spotify said, "Spotify is proud to support the incredible work of Apps for Good, supporting the next generation through the Systems Thinkers category. It's inspiring to see young people utilise technology and bold ideas to tackle complex challenges as they seek to drive meaningful, large-scale change. Their creativity and ambition will undoubtedly shape a better future for us all."

Keep your eyes peeled for our shortlist being announced soon, plus your chance to vote in our People’s Choice Award from Monday 15th June!

04/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Cellnex as a new category supporter for this year's Showcase. They will be supporting the Resilient Solutions category, exploring ideas that inspire innovation in the face of adversity.

Gianluca Landolina, CEO of Cellnex UK said, "At Cellnex, we believe technology has the power to connect people and drive positive change. By partnering with Apps for Good, we’re pleased to share our experience with students, encouraging their creativity, and supporting them as they turn their bold ideas into real-world impact.”

Our Industry Volunteers are currently busy shortlisting student app ideas. We’ll be announcing the finalists and opening the vote for our People’s Choice Award on Monday 15th June!

30/04/2026

We're excited to announce that EPAM Global is supporting our Ethical Innovators category in this year's Showcase, presenting ideas that promote equity, integrity, and a positive impact on society.

Kate Pretkel, VP, Global Head of ESG at EPAM said, "The Apps for Good Showcase provides students with a platform to test their abilities, create innovative tech solutions and share their talents with the world. We’re proud to support the next generation of changemakers and look forward to seeing how their ideas make a real difference in the world.”

Keep your eyes peeled for the shortlist coming soon, plus your chance to have your say in the People’s Choice Award from Monday 15th June!