AI for Nonprofits

Chapter 18.1Leveraging Emerging Technology: Save the Children Case Study

Based on insights from an interview with Ettore Rossetti.

As a nonprofit leader, you're always on the lookout for ways to amplify your mission and make a tangible impact with limited resources. So, how can you walk the line and navigate the balancing act between embracing innovation and too easily getting distracted by the shiny new object on the block? To help illustrate helpful best practices, let's look at how Save the Children, a leading global nonprofit, successfully leveraged AI and blockchain to address critical challenges, expand impact, and enhance program delivery. By understanding and mastering the integration of emerging technologies, you can unlock new efficiencies, enhance your reach, and, most important, better serve your community.

Background and Problem Statement

Save the Children operates in more than 100 countries, striving to provide health, protection, education, and a healthy start in life for children. In the Philippines, they face a significant challenge: many youth are trapped in poverty and lack the digital literacy skills needed to thrive in the modern workforce. This dual problem of economic and digital inclusion was ripe for an innovative solution. Enter AI and blockchain, which in this case came together to present a transformative solution that created lasting impact.

AI-Driven Solution

Through a partnership with Stak (https://stakwork.com/), Save the Children initiated ...