Since 2021, Dasra, alongside Bloomberg, Societal Thinking, and Stanford PACS, has orchestrated a series of events through Data for Good Exchange (D4GX). In a digital age where innovation is paramount, our dedication to uplifting marginalized communities stands strong. Our mission is to harness the power of data and empower India's vulnerable populations, granting them the ability to address challenges with greater autonomy. Together, we strive to forge a more accessible and inclusive, and resilient future for all.
About The Challenge
Four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our steadfast commitment to leaving no one behind, particularly the most marginalized, remains unchanged. Since its inception in 2021, the response to the Empowerment Challenge has showcased an array of innovative and scalable solutions rooted in data, poised to uplift the most vulnerable members of our society. The need for such initiatives persists, perhaps now more than ever. As we launch the D4GX 2024 India Empowerment Challenge, we embark on a new phase in our quest for solutions that leverage data to drive exponential change and bolster the resilience of vulnerable communities.
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We are looking for solutions that
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2024 Themes & Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit organizations with early-stage innovations, that fall into the thematic categories below:
DATA TO ENABLE Learning & Livelihood
Drop-out rates in Class X in India stands at 20% & Out of the 15 million youth entering the workforce each year, 75% of them are not job-ready or rather, they are unemployable
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Despite significant improvements in literacy rates and school enrollment in recent years, India still faces substantial challenges in education quality, dropout rates, and access, especially in rural areas and among marginalized communities. A significant portion of India's workforce is engaged in the informal sector, often without job security, social security, or adequate income.
This thematic track looks at data solutions which help improve learning outcomes for individuals and build their capacities to access livelihood opportunities and increase income.
Data solutions in this category may enable learning by
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DATA TO ENABLE Community BUILDING AND Resilience
In 2021, India ranked 66th out of 195 on the Global Health Security Index. Further, we face significant challenges to meet SDG 16, which includes controlling rate of homicides; safety of people
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India’s vast population is exposed to a vast range of socio economic challenges, ranging from urban & rural living conditions; health infrastructure & access challenges; public safety & security; and disaster preparedness and response.
Looks at data solutions to help empower citizens, local bodies and communities to build resilience; help improve ease of living, and democratize access to healthcare expertise making healthcare more accessible. Data solutions in this category may:
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dATA TO ENABLE Climate and Sustainability
In the first four months of 2023, India faced extreme weather on 70% of the days, surpassing the previous year's incidents, necessitating improved climate resilience. 80% of people displaced by climate change are women
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Climate change is the defining crisis of the 21st century. More than 80% percent of India’s people live in districts that are at risk of climate-induced challenges.
This thematic track looks at data solutions that empowers marginalized communities to anticipate, be aware and demand sustainable solutions to safeguard themselves from effects of climate change Data solutions in this category may:
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- The innovation should have passed the idea stage to either ready to deploy, or pilot, or proof of impact stage.
- The innovation must show potential for scale and financial investment.
- The core team should have strong organizational experience of scaling and sustaining social innovations in the past, especially those related to data or information technology.
- The project/innovation must align with one of the thematic tracks for the D4GX 2024 India Empowerment Challenge.
- Applicant should be a registered Nonprofit organisation in India.
- The project/innovation must address at least one of the following barriers that impede data-led empowerment and build user- centricity towards data through the solution:
D4GX 2024 India Empowerment Challenge Timeline
