The amount of data available about almost anything is growing, but if it’s not collected, processed and used in thoughtful and critical ways, the data increases risk of harm – especially to marginalised communities. Today we are launching a pilot of our new cohort learning programme: a collaborative course aimed to equip social justice leaders […]
Joshua Sehoole
Community Call: Responsible Data for Social Justice Organisations
Albinism Umbrella and The Engine Room are organising a community call about Responsible Data, on Thursday, June 27th. We invite resource-constrained social justice actors with interest in strengthening their organisation’s data management to join us.
Takeaways from our community call on intersections between data & digital rights and social justice
We held a community call to discuss our newly-published research findings on intersectional collaboration.
How can your organisation get intensive support from The Engine Room?
Our support is direct, intensive and context-respecting. We meet you where you are, with focused support. If your organisation is interested in getting support from The Engine Room, please schedule a call with us!
Revamping our intensive tech & data support
From 2022, we’ll be running our Matchbox programme a little differently. After months of research and reflection, we have decided to make our Light Touch Support programme (LiTS) the primary way through which we select Matchbox partnerships.
Responsible data and sustainable platform adoption with Legal Advisory Information Center
Working with the Legal Advisory Information Center (LAIC) to explore ways in which data and technology could give access to justice to underserved communities in South Africa.