{"id":200,"date":"2021-10-14T14:41:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T14:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/?p=200"},"modified":"2022-04-06T16:03:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T16:03:12","slug":"tech-for-good-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/2021\/10\/14\/tech-for-good-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech for Good 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Showcasing Tech Innovations for Social Good in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/77-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/77-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/77-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/77-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/77-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/77-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/77-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp.techrity.org\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/77-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Tech for Good?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tech for Good (T4G) is an annual conference that aims to showcase the impact of using Technology for Social Good in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the intentional use of technology to try and have a positive, measurable impact on the world. It&#8217;s about using technology to solve big social and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Tech for Good?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot of negative information being spread out there concerning Tech and its use in Africa. We created Tech for Good to solve this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the evolution of technology is beneficial to humans for several reasons. At the medical level, technology can help treat more sick people and consequently save many lives and combat very harmful viruses and bacteria. &#8230; Technology has also increased the productivity of almost every industry in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology affects the way individuals communicate, learn, and think. It helps society and determines how people interact with each other on a daily basis. It&#8217;s made learning more interactive and collaborative, this helps people better engage with the material that they are learning and have trouble with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;In summary, it has become an intricate part of our being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot of good being done in the Tech Space, startups, innovators, individuals, companies, NGOs are working tirelessly to ensure lives are improved. How much of those actions are being showcased especially in the international media?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T4G brings together students, communities, hubs, organizations, Non-profits, etc to explore veritable use cases for using technology for social good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aims and Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Showcase innovations in Technology across African Continent<\/li><li>Foster Collaboration<\/li><li>Provide mechanisms for people to access or use technologies in an open, cost-efficient, and sustainable way.<\/li><li>Promote Diversity and Inclusion in Tech. Tech for Good welcomes everyone who has made an impact using Technology in Africa.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Recap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tech for Good Conference was held on the 2nd October 2021 at TechCreek, Rivers State ICT. Port Harcourt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event featured;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Talks<\/li><li>Kickstart Award Presentation<\/li><li>Inaugural Ceremony<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Stats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No of Attendees:<\/strong> over 250 attendees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Impact Orgs:<\/strong> 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Impact Projects:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speakers:<\/strong> 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partners\/Sponsors:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Present at the Conference was;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Ibifuro Asawo (SA to Rivers State Govt.) was represented by Ella Blaise. She spoke on the topic <strong>Driving Social Good Innovations and Youth Development using Technology <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/VYwDfs1iluIAD_8AQmh7rdXVUAoM4ep5xJeA9mHPOh0t4mMr7keyRG9DudFQa80_xFA02kip6A6fjHv6KpeWeS1kh5UKoqBwzqUQR74jF_4Kt7iDVkLCaTr1Wa1fr8_S-VW4qm_L=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Daniel Don (Founder, Frontend Mentorship) spoke on <strong>Using your Tech Skills for Social Good&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aMx2Cr4rtLH7DvAL-Q63DiWUE4RCtuGNjSYI2cc9qmHeDTH2xOJC2L7_fZTF5PgIzfH6iEU6Q8A9PBuvo64riQb1oUMdsqo1Nghp9IPdSoCVVNbMZ3w1J4vacKsET5wf1bnMZR43=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Goodnews (CEO, Dantown Multiservices) spoke on <strong>Using Blockchain for Social Good<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/yzvsUI64SVH5ORRQZMQxt0Ldg-LjJdSpdZTjXQA-kHjhZoR4bpOsuGeBkEh3D8Fd_sVkTH-1ozvnqrxelsxEkNkR45xHwyeVArN11NeNZghjvMLqpBwq3fm6ze8zJkjdqIcIxlyZ=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>Stephen Okonkwo (Product Lead, Voyance) spoke on his <strong>Journey in Tech<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/91io5lvMq23DTIGj7Osz3rKwHMSpQUFK3P2joxVBN7-3nkFAWIGCL1yz1z5XI1c2IGdJjJwbCBiCqEMynWSejoNVzBzyJ8n0E2lAw04dS_8B5DcpM5GeD8SNskQgFPTGNJZg9TrF=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Impact Organizations<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/acceleratehubng.com\/\">Accelerate Hub<\/a> was represented by the Women in Tech Accelerate Lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/VvcBL9jV3OJs-omOCbjoKwlW6YFEhlHXe2b8nXYHgAgb5aAYv-2ny0DA_SodhFa1zIOqwKXalIoet3LJ-V7SFQRrsVfjdSnFd7fry8g0-HwCTtESd8T6nP69RhHgkRp93JGvz1sr=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fairexxitsolutions.com\/\">Fairexx Solutions<\/a> was represented by Godfrey Ayaosi, Product Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Qdomkb-juImobfruOXJpem2459T_nimuxxoZrZc6iSUCHh9Zm0SEGFZ0rEbyEw7XzxIvm4ELCU4geYTCYkxC54UdTepXSQUGi5OhjDJ_tBQ5zQDGPHfvfBjvwyl0P6Die6-B-z_J=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hertechtrail.org\/\">HerTechTrail<\/a> was represented by Alex Chibueyim, Design Director at HerTechTrail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/H7_KMMD8CXglxdH6KFuS_clXJi_pk-2Dj0XTnEF9ZIam7zLwqTl2hTqtjkKDSbrO5_I4mU93BeMA2gpfpklDHrAUAVPfHlaqoo0AhVATuL6g4EqQ9-iZN3hd2lBLXi6cq5W5BKU5=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codeambassadors.org\/\">CodeAmbassadors<\/a> representative speaking at the Tech for Good Conf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/YEuOR6et96sQldyqYQyueaSdpmuQTofO9dKzWgI-RNR1lT5SMzksyk4MRH4LG5YxeMHJCSYqhzzcXc1CsfGEpMHgFiAqBwXUZsvdcXfbbsZ66N-b_tyJweMyU8wo37V-25Vpx6mc=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/olotusquare.co\/\">OlotuSquare<\/a> was represented by Bruce Lucas, CEO OlotuSquare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Ff6l0zDUzFm_rRN0eWfk4MWfgTu5aNmVwJ0zU2SNVZcXAl9zEOvM58_bJIjtPQEz5sfIEPI-MWrhN-XiJzd59pXd0p16cIV7C7RNu4LCX97ol9Us6d_aZXw-R9jQXJLQEDNmLT16=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/femcodeafrica.org\/\">FemCode Africa<\/a> was represented by Shullamite, Founder of FemCode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/ph0gJqqGep5D3JIikRvGK2-c7O-x6QxG2UZA-a2zYF963QU8Nq9pffvsgZpyyYGTlT4Eh8C1tnGJ6e9bX5A6SEeneTqnFtcFWRRO4pt-rOIlr6AwuE6m35cluwtJe8ANUFH-g3LB=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/technoville.ng\/\">TechnovilleNG<\/a> was represented by the Founder, Technoville &#8211; Richard Sodienye Pepple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LH21PzrN8XCByQpG73X9lAgluytntTOXff0Mz_wZFlVHw4-IUi1M1Uv8hXTlfCZr1rQZof7ior7uLUiB2V7s3IEwuhsekZY3oxcR2ItiSqc8sTxWrv08-itLhFJMTzSXGnzqAXDG=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kickstart Award Presentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wgEWBo4WktMa-_REwewqSj_QwFRDAaBGvQWPCbmp6walx8ugb1yx7vjUp7wXRhLJUvxXORR7ibUJEbFYPsFHiAIXScRmh6Xx6YIj4SrQH6XPh52yT2k-JbP_T5XlZnw4-KK4aXlu=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The award was presented to the recipients of the Kickstart Award Scholarship which consists;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Personal Laptop<\/li><li>Data support <\/li><li>6months Training.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The recipients of the scholarship were;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Prince Onuzulike<\/strong> from Inama International College<\/li><li><strong>Chijioke Egbomuche<\/strong> from Hybrid College<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/B_k5hTDbY67DBemJDgCpzS1IFHSaFHEYjchZxhMxJMToGRhiB-dlTZ3KTKsTE2-lHoKAq3swtYQOZXCi4yS8j5-4cSzf1JUJ_91PwTBz87kCIVzd0GE3cjmf-YbpExAgocMuX-83=s0\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"406\"\/><figcaption>Prince Onuzulike receiving his scholarship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/mXMaAWki4C-U5LxLudq4GH2gPI6iGl_wKEa2QRjAVuxw__4gx2_s0Lkl1Tx7bWc6jao_wJ-_rSMXr6jeg69T978KcH-UZJ3pxfhys68OFnpq2fkDCFSJvD2HG8f6lVp2tlPa_rSz=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Prince Onuzulike receiving his T4G swag from our partner company Dantown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/rsPyp7ZFBQlRRCkvpvTwzUe9nYmGUGzUx3lZW1rZtu8M18scqK9emlT9HMWub_OjokW6Xbp4RryQ-t0JvAJVHERg4EHZ11kvaUCJ5xI1ZPf0E80c4syP7sUqN9T-k73SeZZks3b4=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Prince Onuzulike and his mother and siblings with a representative from the Inama International College &#8211; Mavis Ejiofor (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YMJwlAPzJ_XgCS-_oxNsDJr93WOjZiF5NnrMQUrlqrh5orMz0NVHycPsmtUfDo2AhOexes9AjuikPLAyn3_QRDTRuecGZIsVdzLBzZmDJkSvM6Oz3Jh-cWVWGOuCe6jVzQLEIYh6=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Chijioke Egbomuche receiving his scholarship from the CEO, Dantown Mr Goodnews Igwe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ykHGzV2NJCsqv34y4JQZe_T1sNSMLm4bJMzhF4IK0uzVs956DQ25GUsPO6pAGTgcsZcKoxljfaSqzX5blIkhGYWIhVnjn9Lb3y9LAc7AWIRX1tsdpSiPy_l5JtcdK94Hto8PUSDn=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/gIymhH52eFSOAQ2XZfsfCPDwCwDnOZJ-Ey-ys33XtLiNG3pzyf-DncEKySwvoNfEUHYqmEE8SZW6udPJ_tWGqZP4lt6FZ-JZC-4GP6fTRNSxFv_9iuskqyprI_WVOfC8Diy8E8Qt=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Chijioke Egbomuche and his Father (Left)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.techrity.org\/posts\/techrityiwd2021\">TechingTheYoung Outreach 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Look at Our Partners and Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dantownms.com\/\">Dantown<\/a> is a fintech company that solves on-ramp and off-ramp payment problems by providing a secure environment through its mobile application, where users can trade cryptocurrency and gift cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our services are geared with customers\u2019 needs in mind. This is the reason we focus on securing the funds of customers, provide a 24\/7 helpdesk service, and also offer great digital asset-to-fiat rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company\u2019s goal is to provide more services within the coming months that will further make financial settlements safer, easier and more accessible for the unbanked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/JaiYRlPNV7S6LBwt3kieRAv_Mn_-jf3FyMVJXwWLhDP-Ww_5xAokG4MRldbGQeJmNfj2RgNv_QAFVLgSprY65U9u7dD7CONk2cL67hPtuyrssOS6gv_iBqLvTZ9tYAvX6RPsNy-H=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Founder, Techrity in a group photo with the Dantown Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/productsio.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/productsio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Productsio<\/a> is a learning hub for product builders. we train product makers to build products that are intuitive, that deliver real, usable and commercially valuable innovation through research and understanding in-depth the different cultural keys that go into making a product attractive to local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Q6lAznBg7qiRIcP9qvGpCctXSB2BTb0q5MoAqS1g2-HXyuhQAxlDXwFV0qaE6016udxvSScJ6HZ1A02PK0osigmG7MAL05nF1gefC0IBfCrwlzWgOoq_JXFT2ReGhri0sNRPFMKV=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Productsio representative, Iyerefa speaking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/32EFVvdYpHu5ZiRWc49_B8RzBKgi22Aa1aCuzLlC1UEzLMyyDPaYZNEZNP0hGoqyj_ljgVToobIzNk8o9EyDzwyGBMw3IQCU6b-JB3a3ALi50GlauPDKmb13Cb1XV2nFCo2gm7in=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Productsio, sponsors of Tech for Good represented by the Productsio Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inaugural Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Techrity is a tech non-profit that began its operations in December 2020, incorporated in April 2021 and officially launched on 2nd October, 2021 focused on talent development and building innovative solutions using technology for social good in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to bridge the gap in unemployment, gender inclusion and poverty by providing the vital resources needed to kickstart young talents into tech and build solutions for social good in Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We envision an Africa where everyone has equal access to opportunities. Has a motivation to pay it forward. We&#8217;re engineering the spirit of social good in Africans. We believe if we solve the problem of the digital divide, gender inclusion gap, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2021-03-15\/nigeria-unemployment-rate-rises-to-second-highest-on-global-list\">unemployment<\/a> and target more social innovations with technology we can inspire social good actions in others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/vi1HdXYJsnIu156nSOCZoaCwhMZLDjoPppDiDUTBcxd1P4PQYX7HPrvN7oKVOtTEC3eE0mFiMn2AK_oAQ57LPU3IERFhg6f3uShylhQNxB-645aYtlv0MfvmrmJrNDnLAQqoG1h3=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Tech for Good Team, Speakers, Special Guests cutting the inaugural cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/xo2-ZhK1c7H9wsDjuOlpoHmUhOS5qYUZPb30bMMO5tViAhrmX5GOtVTRs8Pu6rqkiPmeivnAavgpHfio2qUuOHyS7BFWlj0WjJjvLEyF3kzlWv6WYnX_IkWOgWUeqpDyIoncpcRY=s0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Tech for Good Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow the updates from the Tech for Good conference on Social Media using the hashtag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>#T4G<\/li><li>#techrity<\/li><li>#sdg9<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/techrity.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/techrity.org\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a> <\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/join.slack.com\/t\/techrityworkspace\/shared_invite\/zt-f7zch8jp-m0SMb5P3ZAxrMEpNQZU2GA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/join.slack.com\/t\/techrityworkspace\/shared_invite\/zt-f7zch8jp-m0SMb5P3ZAxrMEpNQZU2GA\" target=\"_blank\">Join Our Slack Community<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/techrityorg\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/techrityorg\" target=\"_blank\">Follow us on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/techrityorg\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/techrityorg\" target=\"_blank\">Follow us on Twitter<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/techrityorg\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/techrityorg\" target=\"_blank\">Follow us on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.techrity.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/store.techrity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shop our Merch<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For enquiries. Send a message to: <a href=\"mailto:t4g@techrity.org\">hello@techrity.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tech for Good Livestream is available on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3Kr0b162LCY\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3Kr0b162LCY\" target=\"_blank\">Youtube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Showcasing Tech Innovations for Social Good in Africa. What is Tech for Good? The Tech for Good (T4G) is an annual conference that aims to showcase the impact of using Technology for Social Good in Africa. It is the intentional use of technology to try and have a positive, measurable impact on the world. 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