Tech4Good Labs

15/06/2023

🌟 Calling all aspiring policy-makers and tech enthusiasts! ✨

Big congratulations to our incredible Tech4Good Labs colleague who has successfully completed the renowned The Takshashila Institution https://takshashila.org.in Course on Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Technology and Policy). 🎓💼 This was made possible by a generous support by FOSS United https://forum.fossunited.org/t/technology-policy-course-scholarship-for-foss-devs/1220

Let's give them a round of applause for their dedication to making a difference in the realm of public policy and technology! 🙌

The Takshashila Institution's Course on Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Technology and Policy) is a transformative journey that explores the intricate relationship between technology, economy, society, and governance. Our colleague has gained a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and frameworks that are crucial for navigating the complex landscape of policy-making in the digital age.

Their experience in this course has been nothing short of extraordinary, opening their eyes to the profound impact of technology on policy and society. The valuable insights and perspectives they have gained are invaluable assets that will undoubtedly shape their future endeavors.

I highly recommend this course to anyone passionate about carving a path in public policy, especially within the realm of technology. By enrolling in this program, you not only acquire a solid foundation in policy analysis and decision-making but also join a vibrant community of changemakers and thought leaders.

The Takshashila Institution's extensive alumni network, comprising over 4000 accomplished individuals, serves as an invaluable resource for networking, collaboration, and professional growth. Together, we can create a powerful force for positive change in the world.

If you or someone you know is considering a career in public policy, technology policy, or a related field, I strongly encourage you to explore this exceptional opportunity. The journey towards becoming a catalyst for meaningful transformation starts here.

Don't miss out on this life-changing experience! Visit [Course Website] to learn more about the Takshashila Institution's Course on Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Technology and Policy) and embark on a rewarding path towards shaping the future of policy and technology.

Let's empower ourselves and be the change we wish to see in the world. Together, we can build a brighter future! 🌍💡

https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/tech4good-colleague-supported-by-foss-united-completed-the-course-on-graduate-certificate-in-public-policy-technology-and-policy/690

🌟 Calling all aspiring policy-makers and tech enthusiasts! ✨ Exciting news! I am thrilled to share that one of our tech4good colleagues has successfully completed the prestigious Takshashila Institution’s Course on Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Technology and Policy). 🎓💼 This w...

02/06/2023

🔮💡 Tech aficionados, it's time to shine! TinkerHub a forward-thinking 'for-impact' and non-profit organization, is inviting spirited individuals to be a part of their dynamic crew and shape the future! 💼🌍

Driven by a common passion for technology, learning, innovation, and community, TinkerHub is dedicated to empowering people with crucial tech skills that can transform their lives and have a global impact. 🚀🎓

Welcoming people from all spheres of life who share their zeal for magnifying their programs, TinkerHubTinkerHub prides itself on embracing diversity and nurturing a supportive, innovative environment. 🎉

🎯💼 Come on board with the TinkerHubTinkerHub Brigade! 💼🎯

They are on a quest to harness the power of technology and they need YOUR expertise! Check out their thrilling roles:

1️⃣ Program Manager: Passionate about devising and steering tech learning programs? Here's your opportunity to be a pioneer in tech education. 🛠️📚
2️⃣ Project Manager - TinkerSpace: A people's champ? Lead their novel ‘Tinkerspace’ in Kochi, a sanctuary for everyone to learn sought-after industry skills, absolutely free. 🚀🌟
3️⃣ Operations Officer - Administration and Finance: If you're proficient in administration, finance, or legal matters, your skills are needed to ensure seamless operations! 📈⚖️

Interested? Explore more by visiting their website and apply: https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/multiple-roles-at-tinkerhub/609

Embrace the TinkerHub mission to build a brighter future. Let's innovate and pave the way forward together! 🌍✨🔬

Like, share, and tag your friends who might be interested! Let's spread the word and make a difference together!

We bring together changemakers to solve complex problems faced by vulnerable communities by co-creating simple free open shared digital public infrastructures that focus on collaboration.

25/05/2023

"🔊 A Big Shout-Out to the Community! 🔊
Recap TinkerHub - Tech4Good Labs Impact Bootcamp: Creating an abundance of problem solvers leveraging FOSS ( Free and Open Source Software) for social good

Read more here - https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/recap-tinkerhub-tech4good-impact-bootcamp-creating-an-abundance-of-problem-solvers-leveraging-foss-for-social-good/594

Let's take a quick trip down memory lane to our spirited Tinkerhub - Tech4Good Impact Bootcamp, a cornerstone of our May Learning Series! This inspiring event took place in the innovative ambiance of Tinkerspace, Kochi, a creative hub by Tinkerhub. 🚀🎓

Thanks to the combined expertise of Shemeer and Jinso from Tech4Good Labs, Mehar from Tinkerhub, and Vignesh from the Corona Safe Network, we created an engaging platform filled with shared insights, eager participation, and shared growth. 🙌

👀 Here's a peek at what unfolded:

🌐 Sensitization on Social Issues: Together, we dove deep into understanding the complex landscape of societal challenges, the essential role of social organizations, and the unique hurdles non-profits and communities face every day.

💻 Tech Solutions Showcase: We presented real-life cases of non-profits using FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) to drive social change. We also explored innovative tech tools that address diverse challenges, showcasing how technology can be a powerful force for good.

🛠️ Hands-On Tool Testing: Participants had a unique opportunity to try out various tools, creating innovative use cases and understanding the real-world applicability of these technologies.

🤝 Networking: We facilitated a space for like-minded individuals to connect, encouraging collaborations to develop tech-centric solutions for social good.

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us, adding to the collective learning experience. If you couldn't make it this time, don't worry! We've got more such exciting events in the pipeline, where we tap into the power of technology, especially FOSS, to make a positive difference. Stay tuned and let's continue to learn, grow, and drive change together! 🎉💫

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23/05/2023

📢 Needs Submission Form 📢

Join our collaborative effort led by a team of supporters! We want to hear from you about your needs, challenges, or questions related to using technology for social good, especially when it comes to (Free and Open Source Software) solutions. Your valuable insights will help us connect you with the right resources, role models, and experts, and identify areas where we can expand and improve our directory.

Link:

Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

23/05/2023

📣 Awesome News Alert! 🎉 Our Tech4Good Fellow has achieved the remarkable - they're now a Certified Frappe Developer! 💪🎊🎈

Let's raise a toast to Jinso Raj - our Tech4Good Fellow, for this phenomenal achievement! 🥂 Read more
https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/2-of-our-tech4good-fellows-are-certified-frappe-developers/589

We're buzzing with excitement as we announce this milestone, a prestigious certification endorsed by Frappe. Kudos to our Tech4Good Fellow! 🏆👏

Ever wondered what makes Frappe Framework so special? It's an extraordinary low-code, open-source web framework that skillfully combines Python and Javascript, allowing developers to build sturdy web applications with simplicity and efficiency.

Want to know more about why we're head over heels for Frappe Framework? Dive into our comprehensive review, where we spill the beans on why we believe it's a game-changer! Check it out here: Link to our Frappe Framework Review 📚💕 https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/frappe-framework-is-an-open-source-full-stack-web-application-framework-built-using-python-and-javascript/565

We can't express enough gratitude to the stellar team at Frappe - Geoffrey Karani, Sayali Yewale, and Mohammad Umair Sayed. Your unwavering support and guidance have been a beacon of light on our Fellow's path to certification. Thank you! 🙌🙏

With this newfound expertise, we're stoked to harness the power of Frappe to construct impactful, transformative solutions that drive positive change in our communities. Join us as we tap into technology's potential to sculpt a better future. 💡🌍

Onward and upward, let's continue to make a difference! 🚀🎉



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We bring together changemakers to solve complex problems faced by vulnerable communities by co-creating simple free open shared digital public infrastructures that focus on collaboration.

17/05/2023

🌟 Exciting News! Introducing the KoboToolbox Helper! 🚀

Calling all Changemakers, Not-for-Profits, Social Enterprises, NGOs, Individuals, and more! 🙌

Megha Jibhakate, Fellow Tech4Good has created the Kobo Toolbox Helper (https://kobo.t4glabs.org), an useful resource for utilizing Kobotoolbox - the simple, free, and powerful solution for online/offline survey data collection, aggregation, and analysis! 📊💡

At Tech4Good , we are passionate change makers, and we absolutely love KoboToolbox for its incredible offline data collection and form builder capabilities.

With KoboToolbox, we can easily gather data in areas with limited or no internet connectivity, and design custom forms tailored to our specific needs. It's a game-changer! 🌍❤️

Inspired & created using the amazing dirmaker (https://github.com/knadh/dirmaker) by Kailash Nadh, a simple and opinionated static site generator, and the directory of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), Frameworks, and Showcases (https://t4glabs.github.io/Toolkit/), we've created an exceptional resource to help Changemakers like you leverage technology to amplify your impact. 🌟🔧

In the Kobo Toolbox Helper:
🔹 Showcase Section: Explore inspiring use cases of organizations leveraging Kobotoolbox.
🔹 Free Template Section: Access 5 pre-designed templates for different use cases.
🔹 Getting Started Section: Find resources on creating an account, designing forms, and more.
We would greatly appreciate your feedback on this incredible tool. So, go ahead, check it out, and let us know what you think! 💬👇

Together, let's harness the power of technology for positive change! 🤝✨

If you know any non-profit organizations in need of tech support, They can find more information and connect with us here https://lnkd.in/gJsPutXB

Let's join hands and make a difference through technology!

We bring together changemakers to solve complex problems faced by vulnerable communities by co-creating simple free open shared digital public infrastructures that focus on collaboration.

11/05/2023

🌟 Exciting Job Opportunity! Join the Tech4Good Movement! 🌟

🌟 Join the Reap Benefit Team! They are Hiring! 🌟

Reap Benefit is at the forefront of the solve Ninja Movement, dedicated to "Solving for India, onestreet at a time, by activating everyday leaders called solve ninjas." Their mission is to empower 1 million citizens to engage in civic and environmental problem solving within their local communities, reshaping citizen participation, and strengthening local self-governance by 2025.

If you know someone in your network who would be a great fit for these roles, please forward this opportunity to them.

They have multiple exciting roles available:
🔹 Sr. Program Manager, Government Projects
🔹 Program Manager, Frontline Team
🔹 Mentor, Community Team
🔹 Mentor, Frontline Team
🔹 Associate, Data Team
🔹 Associate, Civic Team
🔹 Intern, Frontline Team
🔹 Intern, Technology Team
🔹 Intern, Data Team

Join us in making a meaningful impact and creating positive change. Together, we can transform communities and shape a better future.

Apply now and be a part of the Reap Benefit family!

https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/reap-benefit-is-hiring-for-multiple-roles/573

Reap Benefit is Hiring About Reap Benefit Reap Benefit is in this endeavor of building and growing the solve Ninja Movement - “Solving for India, onestreet at a time, by activating everyday leaders called solve ninjas” . They are on a mission to enable 1 million citizens to engage in civic & env...

11/05/2023

🌟 Exciting Job Opportunity! Join the Tech4Good Movement! 🌟

Are you an expert at application development? Do you embrace an iterative and Agile approach? Are you passionate about contributing to distributed open-source information systems? If you're comfortable with ReactJS, NodeJS, DevOps, and have knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML5 and CSS3, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

Opportunity with Jhatkaa.org, They are on a mission to transform India into a more progressive democracy, and they need exceptional individuals like you to join on this audacious journey!

If you answered YES to all those questions, you're probably one of the few, crazy, amazing people we're looking for.

🔥 The Job (Full-time)
In this role, your key responsibility will be the implementation, maintenance, and growth of the platforms at Jhatkaa that allow their campaigns to reach millions of users. You'll collaborate with internal and external teams, leverage data, and receive advisory support from high-profile experts. Your main focus will be ensuring system uptime, adding new features, and engaging 3.5% of our targeted population in the long-term.

📍 Location: Anywhere in India (They have an unlimited work-from-home policy)

🔑 Key Skills: Node.js, React, Javascript, AWS, DevOps, OO + Linux & GIT

🔧 Experience: 2-4+ years in relevant roles, with previous experience as an active developer/lead on similarly complex systems. You should also have experience deploying, debugging, and maintaining production environments.

Join Jhatkaa 1, where tech meets social vision, and where your coding skills can create a positive social impact. If you or someone you know fits the bill, apply now through this link: [Job Application Link](https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/node-js-application-developer-jhatkaa-org/576).

🌐 Let's build a better future together through technology and social change!

Jhatkaa looking for techies with a social vision, who wanna use their coding skills for creating positive social impact. If you or anyone you know fits the bill please apply here. While we can’t compete with the skewed tech sector salaries, we offer a highly liveable remuneration along with a numb...

11/05/2023

Thank you for your encouragement Shubhendu

We met Shubhendu from Law Foundation via Rishabh Lalani at the Agami event - and Lily one of our Fellows was able to support them to redesign their website and move it to GitHub Pages ( https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/website-for-law-foundation/440/6 ) .

You can read Lily's story here - ( https://t4glabs.discourse.group/t/no-one-in-my-village-knows-what-coding-is-sapnewali-lily-lakra-tech4good-fellow/284 )

If there is any Non Profit which which needs support for their tech needs . Do reach out to us here https://t4glabs.github.io/Toolkit/0.-open-challenges.html

Thank you Lily ji, You have worked par excellence on this project and I am really thankful to you as well as Tech4Good who have been doing such a wonderful job of helping non-governmental organizations like us. Once again I am really thankful for all your support and patience to bear with us through...

27/01/2023

We are is putting together a New Toolkits section of useful tech/digital tools, tech partners that can be of help frontline workers, change makers, impact ecosystem. This week we have added the following. We will be adding more soon.

Discoverability - Github pages
Visibility - Canva Pro for non profits
Engagement - Telegram, Signal, Salesforce for non profits
Data - Kobotoolbox, Metabase, Avni, Datawrapper

https://t4glabs.discourse.group/docs

Please do leave names (in comments) of tools, tech partners that you have enjoyed working with in your change making journey and help build this list.

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