Facebook is encouraging blood donation helping Indians to find donors. Given social media’s reputation for negatively impacting mental health, the tech company is addressing areas of health in which it can have a more positive influence.
Anti-slavery researchers are using Google Maps to track and disassemble modern slavery operations in India. By using ubiquitous surveillance to defend people's human rights, the project is working against negative perceptions of the tech industry’s impact on privacy.
Bribery has long been a way of life for many Indian public services. Currently standing at 76th on the Transparency International Index, the world’s fastest growing economy has a long way to go. Can enlisting social media help the Indian police force clean up its act?
Human rights are a big talking point on the global stage amid geopolitical upheaval. And it's no different in India, where ads are featuring more socially-relevant themes than ever before, indicating a change in perspective. Brands are now taking more active stances in an attempt to resonate with audiences.
A large number of people in India suffer from mental health issues, but few receive treatment, mainly due to the stigma surrounding it and a lack of resources. Enter YourDost – a mental wellness start-up providing an anonymous online space for people to seek the help they need.