Happening now: Mike Froman is kicking of the @DataDotOrg #DataDrivesImpact event https://bit.ly/395kana 

We wanted to make sure that as #DataScience continues to advance, it does so in a way that has the most positive impact on society. - Mastercard's Mike Froman #DataDrivesImpact

We see how #DataScience can inform the development of tools & insights that can be used in addressing the needs of all segments of society, especially those most vulnerable - Mastercard's Mike Froman #DataDrivesImpact

We received 1,250+ submissions for the #InclusiveGrowth & Recovery Challenge. Key learnings include the importance of diverse solutions to similar problems in different communities, the critical role of partnerships & the need to build #DataScience capacity. #DataDrivesImpact

The @DataDotOrg #InclusiveGrowth & Recovery Challenge is a milestone achievement & has kicked off a robust, ambitious next stage to building the field of #DataScience for #socialimpact. - Mastercard's Mike Froman #DataDrivesImpact

Imagine a future where data scientists working on issues of inequality, global health & climate change are empowered with the resources & capacity needed to make a difference. That’s the future we are proud to invest in & support as a co-founder of @DataDotOrg. #DataDrivesImpact

Collaboration is key to creating true impact, whether through public-private or private-private partnerships. I hope that what you hear today inspires you to reach out to @DataDotOrg and others. - Mastercard's Mike Froman #DataDrivesImpact

The Center's @shaminasingh takes the stage at #DataDrivesImpact for a quick round of spark talks with the @DataDotOrg Challenge awardees. #DataDrivesImpact

. @Solar_Sister uses data to drive the change needed in women's economic opportunity in Africa. #DataDrivesImpact

. @BUILDaau is motivated by increased regional inequality. Data can help create the right solutions & target areas where investment is most needed. Bridging the gap between research & decision making by raising awareness, increasing scale & creating policy change #DataDrivesImpact

. @womensworldbnkg Will use #data to create a gender-aware algorithm to raise awareness of need & decrease bias in lending for women. #DataDrivesImpact #WomensEconomicEmpowerment

. @CDAC_UChicago Will take data from multiple dimensions to create a holistic view of what's driving internet adoption & use to improve internet connectivity, bridge the urban digital divide and promote equitable access #DataDrivesImpact

. @Energy_BASE's mobile app uses #datascience to link a supply chain, helping smallholder farmers access cooling facilities. This will help reduce food waste, increase food security and help break the poverty cycle by increasing income. #DataDrivesImpact

. @FundaCapital will use data to help connect workers at the base of the pyramid to opportunities and hope to increase the workers' income by at least 10%. #DataDrivesImpact

Direct cash transfers are one of the best ways to combat poverty. @GiveDirectly will use #datascience, technology, & community learnings to develop a new humanitarian support model so cash transfers can be deployed effectively, accurately & at scale. #DataDrivesImpact

.@CmtyLatticeGive will use environmental & economic data to help communities secure redevelopment funding, improve community health & create economic opportunity. #DataDrivesImpact

.​ @unimelb - who received The @prfoundation1 Award - will use #datascience to detect & prevent wage theft, a major issue in Australia, specifically for young adults. #DataDrivesImpact

It will take commitments from us all to tackle some of the world's largest societal problems. I welcome anyone interested to join us on this journey. - @MikhailovDanil, ED of @DataDotOrg #DataDrivesImpact

Thanks to everyone who's joined us for #DataDrivesImpact to hear from all the awardees of the $10M @DataDotOrg #InclusiveGrowth & Recovery Challenge. Learn more about all their projects here: https://bit.ly/39ru8iX