Discover the world's largest collection of projects using tech for the common good.
The Democracy Futures Project
The Democracy Futures Project is an initiative to develop the capacity of philanthropies to think long-term about American democracy.
Futurepolis
What would democracy look like if it were being invented today, instead of in the 18th century? That’s the driving question of Futurepolis.
The Philea Virtual Library
The Philea Virtual Library includes over 1,000 free-to-download publications from a range of organisations and publishers on the topics of philanthropy, the management of foundations and the areas they are involved in and support.
Resisting Project 2025
A kanban board of various actions people can take to resist
3D Dialogues: Pro Democracy and Civic Space Narrative Efforts
A collection of narrative initiatives, specific campaigns, and resources to promote narrative strategies
Flash Flood Guidance System with Global Coverage (FFGS)
To address the issues associated with flash floods, especially the lack of capacity to develop effective flash flood warnings, the Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) was designed and developed for interactive use by meteorological and hydrological forecasters throughout the world.
International Civil Society Week
Celebrating citizen action: reimagining democracy, rights, and inclusion for today’s world
Asia Democracy Network
The Asia Democracy Network is a regional organization of more than 300 civil society groups working to advance the democratization of governance in Asia.
Tracking Trackers
When not overwhelming, information is power. In that spirit to help the movement, we’ve assembled reliable trackers and databases following the Trump/Musk administrative coup.
Democracy, Rights, and Governance Initiative
We work with a diverse set of grantees and partners to address the underlying causes of the strains in our current system, to create a representative democracy capable of meeting the needs of all Americans today, and for generations to come.
Code for America's Building a Practice of Responsible AI
When we begin any new engagement around the use of AI in government, we’re dedicated to following a core set of principles that center ethics, safety, and impact.
Government AI Landscape Assessment
Most states are navigating early or developing phases in these categories, building foundational capabilities while defining governance structures and strategic direction. But a few have emerged as national leaders—setting up dedicated AI offices, launching sophisticated pilot programs, training their staff, and building out infrastructure.
People Powered AI Policy 2025
People Powered consulted with its global membership, staff, and partners, to develop an organizational AI policy that adapts to the quickly changing AI landscape with integrity, transparency, and mission alignment.
Digital Neighborhood Bulletin Boards
We're installing digital community bulletin boards on public sidewalks in San Francisco
San Francisco Good Neighbor Week
Celebrating San Francisco Good Neighbor Week! #sfgoodneighborweek
AI on Demand
Europe's diverse AI community brings together all individuals and organisations interested in contributing to or benefiting from today's AI capabilities. Researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, citizens, civil servants, and AI experts are invited to engage with AI Ecosystem stakeholders and access multiple resources and solutions. Identifying personally relevant activities and updates can be challenging amidst the myriad of happenings. The on-demand platform aims to deliver an easily navigable overview of the community, showcasing interesting developments. Users can discover the best of what is being developed within the community and take the opportunity to engage with leading stakeholders.
Stadtwerkstatt Hamburg
Auf Dialoge bauen: Die Stadtwerkstatt ist Stabsstelle für Bürgerbeteiligung und die Plattform für Information und Bürgerbeteiligung bei Hamburger Planungsprojekten. Stadtwerkstatt DIPAS navigator Bürgerbeteiligung auf einen Blick Entdecken Sie die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten der digitalen Bürgerbeteiligung in Hamburg auf einen Blick über unseren neuen DIPAS navigator! Bequem und einfach erfahren, welche Bürgerbeteiligungsverfahren in Ihrem Umfeld stattfinden. BSW Jetzt mitmachen! Bahnhofsumfeld Altona - Gestaltungsideen für das Zentrum Rund um den Bahnhof stehen in den nächsten Jahren viele Veränderungen an – dafür brauchen wir Ihre Ideen! Bis zum 01.08. informieren und beteiligen BSW/ Tobias Hager Rückblick 27. Stadtwerkstatt - Bezahlbar bauen: Öffentliche Dialogveranstaltung zum neuen Hamburg-Standard Wie Baukosten reduziert werden können, um z.B. den Wohnungsbau anzukurbeln, war Gegenstand der 27. Stadtwerkstatt - Bezahlbar bauen, die am 20. Mai 2025 im ehemaligen Hauptzollamt stattfand. BUKEA Neues Meldeportal bei trockenen Gewässern für Hamburger:innen Trockener Bach Seit längerem gibt es in Hamburg einen Trend zu heißeren und trockeneren Sommern. Dies bedeutet u.a. immer mehr Trockenheit in den Gewässern. Um entsprechende Maßnahmen ergreifen zu können und einen Überblick zu erlangen, hat die BUKEA zusammen mit der Stadtwerkstatt ein Meldeportal für... Stadtwerkstatt DIPAS navigator Bürgerbeteiligung auf einen Blick Entdecken Sie die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten der digitalen Bürgerbeteiligung in Hamburg auf einen Blick über unseren neuen DIPAS navigator! Bequem und einfach erfahren, welche Bürgerbeteiligungsverfahren in Ihrem Umfeld stattfinden. BSW Jetzt mitmachen! Bahnhofsumfeld Altona - Gestaltungsideen für das Zentrum Rund um den Bahnhof stehen in den nächsten Jahren viele Veränderungen an – dafür brauchen wir Ihre Ideen! Bis zum 01.08. informieren und beteiligen BSW/ Tobias Hager Rückblick 27. Stadtwerkstatt - Bezahlbar bauen: Öffentliche Dialogveranstaltung zum neuen Hamburg-Standard Wie Baukosten reduziert werden können, um z.B. den Wohnungsbau anzukurbeln, war Gegenstand der 27. Stadtwerkstatt - Bezahlbar bauen, die am 20. Mai 2025 im ehemaligen Hauptzollamt stattfand. BUKEA Neues Meldeportal bei trockenen Gewässern für Hamburger:innen Trockener Bach Seit längerem gibt es in Hamburg einen Trend zu heißeren und trockeneren Sommern. Dies bedeutet u.a. immer mehr Trockenheit in den Gewässern. Um entsprechende Maßnahmen ergreifen zu können und einen Überblick zu erlangen, hat die BUKEA zusammen mit der Stadtwerkstatt ein Meldeportal für... Stadtwerkstatt DIPAS navigator Bürgerbeteiligung auf einen Blick Entdecken Sie die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten der digitalen Bürgerbeteiligung in Hamburg auf einen Blick über unseren neuen DIPAS navigator! Bequem und einfach erfahren, welche Bürgerbeteiligungsverfahren in Ihrem Umfeld stattfinden.
EU AI Act Article 57: AI Regulatory Sandboxes
Legislation requiring Member States to establish AI regulatory sandboxes
Sandboxes for AI: Tools for a New Frontier
This report summarizes the findings of a study on sandboxes in the field of Artificial Intelligence — those that have been announced, are in development, or have been completed.
Institut für Partizipatives Gestalten
Wir begleiten Transformations- und Gestaltungsprozesse!
Ciberseguras
Este es un espacio para aprender, protegernos y organizarnos juntas, utiliza los filtros para encontrar lo que estás buscando.
Cyborgfeminista
Una espacio virtual en el que buscamos ocupar y recuperar una internet democrática explorando el cruce entre género y tecnologías.
Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) Regulatory privacy sandbox
The main mission for the Data Protection Authority's regulatory sandbox is to stimulate privacy-enhancing innovation and digitalisation.
Datasphere Governance Atlas 2025
The aim of this resource is to support the development and understanding of the data governance field by identifying and showcasing the work of actors and initiatives from around the world.
ArcGIS Hub
ArcGIS Hub is an easy-to-configure community engagement platform that organizes people, data, and tools through information-driven initiatives.
AI Airlock: the regulatory sandbox for AIaMD
A proactive, collaborative, agile and the first of its kind approach to identifying and addressing the challenges faced by AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD).
Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection, IMY, finishes its second regulatory sandbox pilot
During the summer and autumn of 2023, the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has conducted its second pilot within its regulatory sandbox.
Zürich Innovation Sandbox for AI
The Innovation Sandbox for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a test environment for the implementation of AI projects.
OSINT Industries
Powerful Tools For Online Investigations
EUSAiR Project
EUSAiR is a two-year project, funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe program, which will support the implementation of AI regulatory sandboxes across the EU to foster AI innovation and competitiveness, improve legal certainty for innovators and facilitate regulatory compliance with the AI Act.
Datasphere Fellowship Program
The Datasphere Initiative Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for graduate students and young professionals to work on novel research and dialogue related to data governance.
Japan Fact-check Center
Japan Fact-check Center (JFC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fact-checking and promoting media information literacy
Datasphere Observatory
The Datasphere Observatory provides a comprehensive, but not exhaustive, interactive, and free and open access online platform where actors and initiatives are identified and profiled to support the understanding and development of the data-governance field.
Using Signal groups for activism
Guide to organizing securely by Micah Lee
DIPAS
Das erste medienbruchfreie digitale System zur Bürgerbeteiligung online und vor Ort. DIPAS entdecken DIPAS Repository
Sponsor WHO-Aligned Clean Water Equity Tool
Sponsor a WHO- and UNEP-aligned clean water equity tool advancing 8 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in U.S. communities.
Youth Data Lab (Canada)
Youth Data Lab amplifies the voices of young people through over 7000 youth survey responses, 31,000 minutes of youth interviews, and 35,000 quantitative data points covering 65 Canadian cities.
Open Dev Africa
"[A] network of more than 700 members across 21 countries unified in the belief that the Francophone world should have a stronger voice in the Open Government Partnership (OGP), where English-speaking countries have long dominated the conversation."
Curso de Justicia Abierta
La Escuela Judicial de Costa Rica, la CONAMAJ y la Conferencia Internacional de Justicia Abierta le agradecen su inscripción en el Curso de Justicia Abierta.
CivicPress
Manifesto and launch of a new Open Source Civic Technology Platform
Yet Another Tool for Speech Extraction & Enrichment (YATSEE)
This project provides a modular pipeline for downloading, transcribing, cleaning, and preparing audio/video recordings into readable, structured text. It’s designed with a local-first philosophy, giving you full control over your data at every stage.
Taxem! Casas Vazias
taxem é um movimento que propõe uma mudança drástica na fiscalidade da habitação em Portugal, nomeadamente nas zonas urbanas, onde actualmente os preços da habitação estão incomportáveis para quem ganhe salários típicos de Portugal.
Georgetown Federal Alumni Fellows and Digital Service Alumni Fellows
New initiative brings nine experts with federal government experience to work with the FAS and Tech & Society’s Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation, the Knight-Georgetown Institute, and the Institute for Technology Law & Policy.