The open source community regularly steps up with solutions to help people and communities in need. Learn about some of these humanitarian projects in this section.
One of the great things about open source is its reach beyond just the software we use. Open source isn’t just about taking principled stands, it's about making things better…
Since the devastating earthquake in Nepal, there have been responses from all over the world from relief agencies, governments, non-profits, and ordinary citizens. One…
A few months ago, we profiled open source projects working to make the world a better place. In this new installment, we present some more humanitarian open source projects to…
Open data and going digital are subjects high on the international agenda for global development, particularly when it comes to financing improved services and infrastructure…
FrontlineSMS started in 2005 with what seemed like a simple, clear ambition: make a tool that makes it easy for offline communities to communicate. The goal wasn’t innovation…
Open source and crowdsourcing—uttering these words at a meeting of the United Nations before the year 2010 would have made you persona non grata. In fact, the fastest way to…
