Zero Force: Using Social Media to End the Use of Child Soldiers

Romeo Dallaire may be best known for his book titled Shaking Hands with the Devil. Since retiring from his illustrious military career, he has taken on a new task – to end the use of child soldiers in war. He is the first to admit that this is no small task, and Dallaire has gone [...]

TechChange Advisory Board Meeting: Reconnecting with Partners and Planning for the Future

On October 15th, 2010, TechChange staff, advisory board members, friends and colleagues came together at our office in Washington, D.C. to reconnect about our progress and brainstorm ideas for our future. To learn more about who was there, what was discussed and what was achieved – keep reading!

Open Data Mapping and Storytelling

We live in the age of data. Open source software, content aggregation software, GPS and mobile technology have changed the way in which we collect, interpret and analyze the magnitude of data.

TechChange Photo Project

Here at TechChange we are excited to announce a new initiative. We are collecting images of technology inspiring and precipitating social change for our website and online publications. Images of cell phones, computers, radio, video games – you name it – being used to promote peace, map conflicts, track diseases, monitor elections, counter corruption, etc. Want to have your work featured on our site for all the world to see? Take out your mobile phone and submit a photo today!

Welcome to TechChange

It’s clear that technology is beginning to play a key role in social change. Look at the role crisis mapping software has played in coordinating earthquake response in Haiti, or the effect that social media such as Twitter have had on demanding government accountability in Iran. These examples and many more leave no doubt about [...]