Tech for Good by Glean - Tech for Good - Issue 57 - Mar 22nd 2021
News
Happy Monday!
I hope your Monday morning is off to a great start!
With all the talk this year about industry 4.0, I wanted to share an interesting article about the need for better equality tech within the movement. It's a great read about the biases that technology carries and provides some thoughts on what we can do better. Also this week I am featuring a few interesting jobs and consultancies I've found related to innovation and technology based in SE Asia. And DAI's ISAC program is hosting a virtual technology meetup for networking and partnerships this week. If you are interested in learning more about their program, funding, and partnership opportunities, register at the link below.
If you have anything you'd like me to feature for the Tech for Good newsletter next week, please let me know, I'd love to share it with our community!
Have a great week!
Jesse Orndorff - Tech for Good
Blockchain
The Woman Behind Cambodia's Moonshot Blockchain Project - CoinDesk
As a little girl, Her Excellency Serey Chea was obsessed with “The X-Files” television program and the idea that we are not alone in this universe. Fascinated by the extraterrestrial and outer space, she dreamed of becoming an astronaut. But her father, Chanto Chea, who is governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) today, said: My poor girl, Cambodia is not going to launch any spaceship out there any time soon, so you’re not going to be able to get any job.
Equality
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Needs Equality Tech - Business Fights Poverty
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a digital revolution disrupting industries and transforming societies. Our digital future must not be built on technology that contributes to reinforcing existing power structures and exacerbating inequalities. It must be founded on technology that advances equality and challenges harmful norms and stereotypes. The Fourth Industrial Revolution needs Equality Tech.
Events
Virtual Civic Tech Meetup - USAID's ISAC Program - 26/03/2021
On Friday, March 26th, Innovations for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC) will convene their fifth Civic Tech Meetup to bring together civil society organizations (CSOs), technology companies, and other civic tech enablers to learn about ISAC and explore potential collaborations for future social accountability and development programming. Signup via the link, it will be a great opportunity to explore new potential partnerships and build out your network!
Jobs
IT Solutions Associate (Digital) with World Food Programme
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. They are looking for an IT Solutions Associate to join their team in Bangkok, Thailand!
Mobile App Developer – Chiang Mai, Thailand or Remote
Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for a volunteer as Mobile App Developer. The objective of the mission is to maintain and improve an existing mobile application that allows vulnerable children to access key knowledge called “life skills”. This project makes it possible to scale up support to underserved communities.
Digital Learning Coordinator with SHE Investments
SHE Investments is looking for a Digital Learning Coordinator to manage of their digital learning resources across all of their programs.
Human-Centered Design Trainer with YLabs
YLabs is seeking an experienced human-centered design (HCD) trainer for a multi-month contract position to support building HCD capacity for one of their global health partner organizations in Cambodia.
Country Manager, Cambodia at Viamo Inc
Viamo is looking for a Country Manager in Cambodia! You will be our representative in-country and a passionate leader within the Digital for Development movement. Your role is to drive impact, working with partners to develop and launch innovative and effective digital engagement campaigns via mobile. You will ensure that every large development organisation knows about Viamo’s solutions and you will supervise the delivery of Viamo’s work on our projects. In Cambodia, we already have significant contracts in place with international development organisations and more are in the pipeline.
Funding - Asia
Southeast Asia Rainforest Journalism Fund
The Pulitzer Center invites journalists who are working on projects related to tropical rainforests to submit a proposal to the Rainforest Journalism Fund. The Pulitzer Center will fund costs associated with reporting projects on tropical rainforests, with an emphasis on issues that have gone unreported or under-reported in the local and regional media. The amount of individual travel grants will depend on the specific project and detailed budget planning. Most awards fall in the range of $2,500 to $7,500 but depending on project specifics may be higher.
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