Appropriate IT (AI) is a for-profit social enterprise that harnesses the power of technology to advance social justice, equitable access, and inclusive international development
What We Do
Develop solutions & expertise that help individuals & organizations utilize the power & promise of information age for sustainable social change across the world
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Creating a technology sector that is developing game-changing interventions not just for, but also by, underserved communities
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Love the potential & excitement around emerging technologies. Equally, if not more, passionate about utilizing this cutting edge tech for social change
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Krishi Janani: Stepping Out Into the Great Unknown
So…Appropriate IT is working on a new sustainable agriculture technology platform – Krishi Janani. We have been at it for a while now, launching a partially working prototype earlier this year. Before I go into the ‘Great Unknown’ parts of the story, a quick summary:
Krishi Janani is an ag tech network (online platform + young women-led rural ag tech centers) enabling organic and sustainable …
Innovation Lab
Applied research and incubator services to pilot innovative solutions, explore emerging technologies, and establish collaborative ventures to solve long-standing social issues.
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Janani
Open source crowdsourcing and citizen engagement platform for social accountability & improved governance
Citizen Action Platform
Monitoring, reporting, & resolving issues in health care service delivery for anticorruption and transparency in Uganda
Web & Mobile App Development
Designing and developing open source information & communication technologies for development (ICT4D)
Shakthi
Youth engagement platform for lifelong learning and social action in a fun and playful environment.
Krishi Janani
Ag tech network (online platform + young women-led rural ag tech centers) enabling organic & sustainable farming in India.
Research Areas
Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Drones/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Wearable Devices, Artificial Intelligence...
Development Academy
The Development Academy works to redress social inequality by creating opportunities for under-privileged youth, particularly girls and young women, through training in software development, communication, and leadership.
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Open Source
Developer Trainings
Providing introduction and intensive courses in emerging open source technologies such as big data, machine learning
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Software Development Academies for Young Women
Free training & mentoring for underprivileged young women so they can access high-growth jobs of the future
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Workforce Preparedness Workshops
High-quality training options for businesses to prepare their new hires for employment and long-term success
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Tech Academies
for Girls
After-school programs for girls to create peer cohorts learning emerging technologies such as robotics
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