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IEEE Humanitarian Technologies (IHT) is a consortium of programs and initiatives-supported by a global network of volunteers and technical professionals-working together to apply technology to solve the world's most pressing problems.

In keeping with the IEEE mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, IHT provides the framework, best practices, and tools for developing and deploying innovative solutions to advance sustainable development goals globally while achieving social and environmental impact locally.

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Get Involved

The consortium of IHT's programs leverages the strength and reach of the IEEE network to make a difference in local communities around the globe. There are many ways to get involved, including:

  • Volunteering time and skills to ongoing initiatives
  • Applying for funding to deploy an innovation technology solution that solves a local challenge 
  • Donating money to the IEEE Foundation to support the work of each program
  • Spreading the word about IHT and encouraging others to get involved
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IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)

In keeping with the IEEE mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, IHT provides the framework, best the IEEE HTB drives the work of IEEE Humanitarian Technologies. HTB inspires and empowers IEEE volunteers worldwide who carry out and support impactful humanitarian technology activities at the local level. HTB supports impactful and ethically informed volunteer-led initiatives, programs and projects, and mutually beneficial partnerships, as well as informing policies that harness technology and innovation to address societal challenges (including disaster recovery) in a responsive, effective, and sustainable way.

 

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Programs

Empower a Billion Lives

The goal of the Empower a Billion Lives Competition, an IEEE-PELS initiative, is to help the global community create and demonstrate sustainable solutions for energy access that are technically and economically viable-and that can rapidly scale to impact the one billion+ people around the world who live in extreme energy poverty.

 

EPICS in IEEE

EPICS in IEEE empowers students to work with local service organizations to apply technical knowledge to solve a community's unique challenges. EPICS accelerates workforce development, professional skills, non-profit support, and STEM lessons for university and high school students.

 

 

IEEE MOVE

The IEEE Community Outreach Initiative (aka "the MOVE Project") offers a mobile emergency relief program that assists victims of natural disasters with short-term communications, computer, and power solutions. When not deployed for a disaster, the MOVE truck visits schools, libraries, festivals, and other venues to provide STEM outreach to the public.

 

IEEE REACH

IEEE REACH provides teachers and students with educational resources that explore the relationship between technology and engineering history and their complex relationships with society, politics, economics, and culture. REACH offers a one-stop shop of resources that bring the history of technology and engineering to life in the classroom.

 

IEEE SIGHT

The IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) program is a network of IEEE volunteers around the globe partnering with underserved communities and local organizations to leverage technology for sustainable development. SIGHT operates through volunteers and groups that partner with local communities to apply technology-based solutions to sustainable development challenges.

 

IEEE Smart Village

Access to electricity creates opportunity and improves lives in remote communities around the world. IEEE Smart Village brings together local entrepreneurs, experienced engineers, expert educators, and passionate volunteers to seed-fund, launch, sustain, and develop clean energy and advanced education systems that serve community needs.

 

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IEEE Societies and Regions that have sponsored Tech4Good calls for project proposals:

 

IEEE Tech4Good

A direct program of IEEE HTB, IEEE Tech4Good provides funding for grassroots projects that utilize technology to address the pressing needs of the member's local communities. Projects must address one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Teams build relationships with local NGOs, government entities, schools and universities, neighborhood associations, or companies to identify a specific need and implement a plan to address it through technology development, customization, or deployment.

 

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Partners

 

IEEE Foundation

As a philanthropic arm of IEEE, the IEEE Foundation inspires the generosity of donors to enable IEEE programs that improve access to technology, enhance technological literacy, and support technical education and the IEEE professional community. Donors can direct gifts to specific IHT programs.

 

 

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