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Civic Change
TechCrunch in the past had interpret civic tech as that used to “empower citizens or help make government more accessible, efficient and effective.” TheKnight Foundation painted a broader picture in their 2013 report on the rise of civic tech, going beyond government to include “residents engaging in their communities, including sharing their time, information and resources.”
We are in the age of second great internet bubble, yet our civic sphere — the relationships in the public world that gather us together into communities, cities, states and nations — stubbornly resists the advances of software.
If you are the one who cares about a sustainable world and want to bring a change in the society, then below mentioned are some opportunities for you to explore.
Reading List:
- The Civic Data Design Lab works with data to understand it for public good. Here are few of their projects.
- Inventing Civic Solutions: A how-to guide on launching and sustaining successful community programs.
- Smart Communities: How Citizens and Local Leaders Can Use Strategic Thinking to Build a Brighter Future.
- What makes a Solution?
- Educating For Democracys.
- MIT Civic Media Group’s Publications and Talks.
Online Courses by Gov Lab
- Tech Innovation in Procurement. Convened by Clay Johnson (Chairman of the Department of Better Technology and former Presidential Innovation Fellow and former Director of Sunlight Labs), this program is back by popular demand and geared to public entrepreneurs who are working on projects to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in the public procurement process. Apply here.
- Coaching Program for Data Driven Criminal Justice Projects. Led by Beth Noveck (former White House Deputy CTO and Director of the GovLab), this program offers support for those working on empirically-based criminal justice innovation projects, including those working in criminal justice, health, mental health and related agencies as well as researchers and advocates. Apply here.
- Innovations in Tech Enabled Disaster Management. Convened by Julian Carver (former CIO of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority), this program is for those developing projects that have the potential to tackle the pressing needs of people in pre and post disaster-affected communities. Apply here.
Internships and Fellowships:
- Learn about Contemporary India through the Alliance for Global Education, Deadline — November 1
- Do you care about empowering marginalized communities Then, must work with EduCARE India
- Get a chance to work with Goldman Sachs in the field of Human Capital Management
- Go for an international experience in Nepal and do your bit for the society as well
- Don’t miss the chance to work as a fellow at Rice University’s Center for Civic Leadership at any cost. Deadline — October 14
Jobs:
- Work as Fundraising/Development Manager, Development & Strategy at Center For Civic Society
- Are you a technologist looking to make an impact with your skills? Apply at Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy.
- Get an opportunity to work in different roles making impact in low-income markets through Ennovent.
- Work for Children and Youth at Encore
- Interested in doing research? Apply at National Network for Safe Communities
Scholarships:
- Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship at Macquarie University, Australia
- Planning to do post graduate studies from Australia? Look up for the grant by the Australian Government!
- Apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge. Application opens — September 1
- Apply for a grant upto $5K to make your idea of changing the world a reality at CITRIS at UC Davis. Deadline — June 1
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