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A non-profit working on bridging developnmental realities with digital possibilites | In special consultative status with United Nations ECOSOC

IT for Change (ITfC) is an NGO located in Bengaluru, India, works for the innovative and effective use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to promote socio-economic change in the global South, from an equity, social justice and gender equality point of view. IT for Change is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Current Informat

ion Society and 'ICTs for development' (ICTD) approaches predominantly represent Northern and patriarchal realities and perspectives, tending to favour market-fundamentalist thinking and valorising technology per se. They fail to integrate fundamental ethical cornerstones of development like participation, social justice and gender equality. Unfortunately, the development sector and, particularly, progressive groups, are mostly not equipped to deal with the challenge of influencing the direction of change being shaped by the emerging techno-social models and paradigms. We identify this as a major blind spot in the global struggle towards progressive ideals and addressing this is a task we have set for ourselves.

14/05/2026

You asked, and we answered! For all the builders at the intersection of AI and gender justice, here’s some more time to complete and submit your applications for FemFirst Lab. We’re excited to support innovative feminist AI prototypes that address real-world challenges faced by communities in South and Southeast Asia – be it gender-based violence, health inequities, or climate change, and more!

Funding, dedicated mentorship on feminist ethics, and collaboration opportunities with a wider network across South and Southeast Asia await selected teams. If your work is grounded in participation, open technologies, and a commitment to inclusive design, you could be a great fit.

For more information on the call for applications, head to the link in bio.

For more information on the application, head here: https://lnk.itforchange.net/fflcall [link in bio]

TechForChange SouthAsia SoutheastAsia

04/05/2026

The response to the – A has been incredible.💥

We’ve been receiving thoughtful, detailed questions from teams across the region, on everything from participatory approaches and feminist AI design to technical feasibility and implementation. It’s been energizing to see this level of engagement.

To support you, we’ve put together a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing the most common queries. If you’re planning to apply, we strongly recommend going through the FAQs, they’ll help you sharpen your proposal.

🔗 Read the FAQs, link in bio.

⚠️ Update: The IT for Change website is currently down, which may have made the application link in bio inaccessible for the past few days. We have updated the same URLs to take you to the relevant resources on a drive.

🗓️ Deadline: 15 May 2026

We’re really excited by the conversations so far and we look forward to seeing your applications ✨

Don’t see an answer to your queries in the FAQs? Write to us at [email protected]

02/05/2026

Our website is currently down and we hope to be back up soon. We’re sorry for the inconvenience!

If you were looking for something and hit a dead link, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at [email protected].

We’re still here and happy to help!

12/03/2026

On the heels of International Women’s Day this week, we feel grateful to our allies in helping us keep this vision alive. We are delighted to share some highlights from our work at the frontlines of feminist struggles for just digital futures—along with an early glimpse of an exciting new journey ahead.

13/02/2026

The prevailing AI paradigm is characterized by precarity, market concentration, exclusion, and ecological harm. With AI governance debates intensifying globally, we need to seize this pivotal moment to chart an alternative path where the adoption of AI is rooted in a vision of just, humane, and decolonial futures.

As organizations and individuals in pursuit of global digital justice, we are united in rejecting the current AI paradigm and calling for ‘ReGenAI: A New Deal for the AI Economy’. Our New Deal is a collective articulation by leading researchers, technology practitioners, and policymakers of the shared political and normative commitments that emerged during the conference ‘Towards Regenerative AI’ (31 October–1 November 2025), organized by IT for Change.

We call on you to stand with us and endorse our New Deal. Endorse Now!

14/01/2026

IT for Change is inviting proposals from consultants for the final evaluation of the project “Re-wiring India’s Digitalising Economy for Women’s Rights and Well-being.”

We’re looking for India-based consultants with strong experience in feminist evaluation methodologies, gender, labour, and the digital economy.

🗓 Deadline: 31 January 2026
🔗 Full details: Link in Bio

30/12/2025

None of this work was possible alone.

Thank you for being our partners, supporters, communities, and allies who shaped these moments with us in 2025.

Together, we continue building pathways toward just, people-centred digital futures. ☀️

26/12/2025

In a world that is increasingly moving towards digitalization, a severe lack of inclusion and accessibility leaves people with disabilities feeling like an afterthought.

Through qualitative interviews, this study by Srishti Gulati examines how ableism is built into tech infrastructure, presenting an uphill battle in their pursuit of education, employment, and independence.

The paper presents a picture of ‘exclusion by design’ wherein participants shared their experiences of being unable to use the government websites or banking apps due to the absence of accessibility functions.

From homes to workplaces, being undermined and infantilized was common, with the microprocesses of exclusion shaping the way these women navigate life.
Srisht Gulati is a changemaker dedicated to fostering an inclusive society by educating marginalised groups in STEM fields. Her research investigations are concentrated on disability representation and inclusive education. She had been recently awarded a seed grant from The Pollination Project Foundation, a U.S. organisation, for her project enhancing STEM access.

This study, conducted under the National Gender Fellowship, was carried out under our project, “Rewiring India’s Digitalizing Economy for Women’s Rights and Well-Being”, supported by and

24/12/2025

New year, new us! Well, new office, at least.

After two decades at our iconic #393 location, we’ve shifted to a brand new spot to accommodate our growing team.

With its lush surroundings and wonderfully worn walls, there’s a lot to miss about our old space. You can look up our new address on our website or on Google, if you’re stopping by!

20/12/2025

New Report Launch!

“There’s no ghost in the machine!” examines how algorithmic management shapes platform work in India—through targets, ratings, surveillance, and data-driven control.

Based on interviews with platform workers and union organizers, the study shows how algorithmic systems produce machinic dispossession, algorithmic anxiety, and the erosion of worker autonomy. Moving beyond narrow transparency debates, the report adopts a socio-technical lens to understand algorithms as sites of power—and lays out future-looking recommendations to redistribute power and control.

📘 Authors: Sadhana Sanjay, Nandini Chami, Saloni Mishra & Madhulika T ( )

🏛️ We are grateful for the time of the workers and trade unions, and All India Gig Workers Union, who shared their lived experiences navigating algorithmic workplaces for this research.

🤝 Supported by

🔗 Read the full report: [Link in Bio]

India WorkersAndAlgorithms

09/12/2025

During the 2023 Manipur conflict, large parts of the state were forcibly disconnected from the rest of the world. Widespread power outages left women without income, safety pathways, learning access, healthcare links, or communication with displaced families.
Through field interviews in the district of Lamka, this study by Jacqueline Chochoi reveals how tribal women navigated survival under energy and digital deprivation, negotiating scarcity and inflation.
The lack of access to power sources did not fall evenly. It followed the lines of gender, geography, and ethnicity, reinforcing old hierarchies through new infrastructure failures.
The study calls for rights-based, inclusive policymaking and investment in local indigenous expertise to ensure marginalized communities remain digitally resilient.
Jacqueline Chochoi is a researcher from Lamka, Manipur, with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, International Relations, and Public Policy from St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru. Her writings have appeared in Raiot, The Quint, and EastMojo, and she is among the recipients of the Zubaan–SPF Young Researchers Grant (2023–24).
This study, conducted under the National Gender Fellowship, was carried out under our project, “Rewiring India’s Digitalizing Economy for Women’s Rights and Well-Being”, supported by and

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