A #SocialGoodTech Chat: Using Technology to Crowdsource and Crowdfund the Global Goals

The sharing economy, crowdfunding, and crowdsourcing applications utilize new technology to reduce consumption, fund development projects, and collect and disseminate vital information.

The UN is also tapping into the potential of crowdsourcing and crowdfunding. For example, the World Food Programme’s ShareTheMeal app asks individuals to donate small amounts to the big fight against hunger.

Join this month’s #SocialGoodTech to hear from experts, including from the World Food Programme, as they explore the many ways crowdsourcing and crowdfunding are pushing forward the Sustainable Development Goals.

Date and Time: October 18, 10 am ET

Hashtag: #SocialGoodTech

Questions will include:

Q1: What is the difference between #crowdsourcing and #crowdfunding? #SocialGoodTech

Q2: How is technology enabling #crowdsourcing and #crowdfunding? #SocialGoodTech

Q3: How is #crowdsourcing and #crowdfunding being used to progress the #GlobalGoals? #SocialGoodTech

Q4: What is the benefit of using #crowdsourcing and #crowdfunding for development? #SocialGoodTech

Q5: What are the biggest challenges to using #crowdsourcing and crowdfunding for #socialgood? #SocialGoodTech

Q6: How does #crowdfunding make fundraising more democratic? #SocialGoodTech

Q7: What is your favorite #crowdfunding or #crowdsourcing success story? #SocialGoodTech

Q8: What is the area of biggest potential for #crowdsourcing and #crowdfunding campaigns? #SocialGoodTech