About data.org
data.org convenes and coordinates across sectors to support and advance visionary—yet practical—solutions to drive impact, through data and AI.
Our mission
data.org is accelerating the power of data and AI to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. By hosting innovation challenges to surface and scale groundbreaking ideas, and elevating use cases of the most effective tools and strategies, we are building the field of data for social impact. By 2032, we will train one million purpose-driven data practitioners, ensuring there is capacity to drive meaningful, equitable impact.
A platform for partnerships
data.org brings together philanthropy, private sector technology, academia, and social impact organizations to accelerate the field of data and AI for social impact. We do this work in three ways:
Making the Case
In our innovation challenges and community engagement, we identify, amplify, and scale strategies for data and AI to achieve impact. We showcase what great data for social impact looks like to instruct, empower, and connect others.
Learn more about our Global Innovation ChallengesDeveloping Capacity
We will reach our goal of training one million purpose-driven data practitioners by 2032 only through interdisciplinary, locally-led programs. Our growing and diverse global network of partners–including five Capacity Accelerator Network hubs worldwide–is making connections across sectors and across borders, inspiring a new generation of problem solvers.
Learn more about the Capacity Accelerator NetworkStrengthening Community and Commons
We support and drive adoption of digital public goods that have the power to transform the ecosystem. We foster connection, collaboration, and transparency among developer, funder, and user communities so that available resources are accessible to all. The data.org library of resources is always evolving, from our easy-to-use playbooks to conversations with experts that provide a roadmap for enhancing an organization’s data maturity.
Explore our library of resourcesWho We Are
Our team
Our team is based all over the world, and brings global perspectives forged in academia, technology, philanthropy, and the social impact sector.
Accelerating Impact
data.org @ 5
data.org is proud to celebrate five years of data-driven social impact. Since our launch at the World Economic Forum in 2020, we have invested in innovative applications of data and AI for good, fueled workforce development of purpose-driven data practitioners, and supported digital public goods in collaboration with a global community of domain experts.
As we enter our next chapter, we are committed to harnessing the power of the AI revolution alongside our partners in the social sector to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. We look forward to working with you to drive measurable social impact and empower a growing ecosystem through data and AI.
Join our team
Be a part of a growing global team building the future of data.
We work with organizations from all over the world to increase the use of data in order to improve the lives of millions of people.
Our approach
Our platform connects funding, resources, tools, and data expertise with social impact organizations to harness the power of data for the social sector.
Our Partners
data.org is a fiscally sponsored project of New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, launched by Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and The Rockefeller Foundation.
Get Involved
Democratize data with us!
We’re eager to convene and connect the broader data for social impact community.