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Antonio Campello, Lisa Carpenter - Keynote: Using data science for social good | PyData London 2023
Using data science for social good: Building a community for non-profits, bridging the skills gap, and driving impact for charities through data-driven solutions and capacity-building programs.
- Building a data science community for the non-profit sector, including DataKind, Data Dives, and Data Calls, to bridge the skills gap between volunteers and charities.
- Many charities lack in-house data science capabilities, and external expertise can help them make informed decisions.
- DataKind UK’s Data Dives and Data Calls programs pair volunteers with charities to develop data-driven solutions, resulting in over 100 projects, 2,000 volunteers, and £250,000 in savings.
- Responsible data science practices are crucial in the non-profit sector, considering ethical implications and unintended consequences.
- DataKind UK has developed a data maturity framework to assess charities’ data science capabilities, identifying areas for improvement.
- The organization partners with charities like Citizen’s Advice and the Welcome Centre to develop data-driven solutions, such as mapping referrals and understanding client demographics.
- DataKind UK’s work helps charities like Christians Against Poverty provide targeted support and reduce debt among clients.
- The organization’s focus is on building capacity, providing tools, and offering support to help charities leverage data science for social good.
- With DataKind UK, charities can build data science capabilities, access tools and skills, and receive support to evaluate services and make informed decisions.
- DataKind UK’s Data Dives and Data Calls programs are free, and charities can participate by hosting events or partnering with the organization.
- Volunteers can participate in Data Dives and Data Calls, and professionals can partner with DataKind UK to help charities develop data science capabilities.
- The organization’s goal is to enable charities to use data science to drive impact and improve services, with over 90 organizations partnering with DataKind UK.
- DataKind UK’s work helps charities develop data science capabilities, including data analysis, leadership, and cultural change, to drive informed decision-making.
- The organization provides a platform for data scientists, data analysts, and data folks to collaborate with charities and develop data-driven solutions.
- With DataKind UK, charities can assess their data science capabilities, identify gaps, and develop strategies to improve their data maturity.