Tech for good organisations exist to tackle society’s toughest challenges, but their impact depends on the people and culture driving the mission. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) isn’t just a “nice to have.” It strengthens teams, sparks innovation, and ensures the solutions we create truly reflect and serve the communities that need them most.
From statements to systems
Real EDI progress goes beyond programmes or statements. It starts by examining the systems that shape outcomes. Talent pathways, decision-making processes, and leadership norms quietly influence who progresses, whose voices are heard, and which ideas get adopted. Without addressing these, even well-intentioned initiatives struggle to stick.
Practical strategies for tech for good organisations
- Inclusive recruitment: Broaden talent pipelines, implement blind recruitment, and provide mentorship and sponsorship for underrepresented groups.
- Data-driven accountability: Track recruitment, retention, progression, and pay equity by demographic groups, and act on insights to drive measurable improvements.
- Inclusive culture & leadership: Foster psychological safety, support leaders to navigate difficult conversations, and ensure diverse voices shape decisions.
- Accessible design & innovation: Co-create products with communities, review AI and datasets for bias, and prioritise accessibility in digital tools.
- Partnerships & ecosystem impact: Work with diverse suppliers and share best practices to amplify change across the sector.
Embedding EDI into leadership expectations, governance, and review cycles ensures it becomes part of strategic decision-making, not an extra initiative. Inclusive practices ripple outward, strengthening teams, partners, and the communities you serve.
How we help
We partner with leadership teams to provide perspective, structure, and challenge where it matters most. Our goal: to help tech-for-good organisations move from ambition to action, in ways that are credible, focused, and aligned with mission.
Start with a focused conversation to clarify where you are, identify risks and opportunities, and define practical next steps. Even small, focused steps today can unlock lasting change for your organisation, your teams, and the communities you serve.
