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Striving for positive social change is at the heart of our purpose, culture and work.

 

As technologists, we have a unique role to play in ensuring technology benefits all of society, toward a more equitable future. Our vision for social change inspires and motivates us to take collective action. We amplify, through our skill set, the work of our partners at the forefront of social movements. Learn more about examples of this work in our Stories hub

Social impact report: Our purpose in action

Our purpose is to create extraordinary impact. In this report we outline actions taken over the last year across diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainability and social change both internally and with our partners.

Our podcast: Talking tech and social change

Talking tech and social change explores the intersection between tech and society, with a clear focus on how technologists can make a difference. 

Responsible tech playbook (UN edition)

A curated guide to the approaches and tools that help teams make better, more responsible, technology. Created for the UN, relevant for everyone.

Our people; our culture
Our people; our culture

Our people; our culture

Everyone at Thoughtworks plays a part in our commitment to social justice. We have created an environment where people can learn and challenge themselves. We also facilitate and encourage complex conversations that advance our understanding of social justice and the societal implications of technology, and inspire us to action. Not everyone here is an activist, of course! But we believe in being open-minded, intolerant of intolerance and supportive of those less fortunate than us. We are, as a community and as individuals, aware of our privilege and seek to use it to help others.

The social change framework

 

Our approach to advancing social change and promoting a more equitable tech future continues to evolve. Today, we use this framework to guide us, ensuring that we approach social change on every level.

Individuals

Personal journey

We provide a platform for Thoughtworkers to become more socially conscious, empathetic global citizens and technologists.

 

Thoughtworks and industry

Diversity, equity & inclusion

We reject discrimination and inequality, and promote diversity in all its forms. We actively strive to make Thoughtworks and our industry more reflective and inclusive of the society we serve. 

 

Organizations

Tech for social change

Technology tools can be a lever for social change. We engage with social justice organizations where we believe Thoughtworks can provide deep value, through strategy, design and technology. 

 

Movements

Solidarity over charity

Our social impact strategies are informed by our partners. Whether they are social movements or communities, we strive to align our priorities with organizational coalitions to maximise our impact.

 

Society

Responsible technology

Technology is rapidly changing society. We drive conversations about privacy, equity, and inclusion. We proactively work to identify, understand, and address inequities in emerging technology.

Social change isn't just about doing work for good causes. It's also about looking at our core work and asking how it can benefit society.
Martin Fowler
Chief Scientist
Our clients; our work
Our clients; our work

Our clients; our work

As a global technology firm, we believe we have a responsibility to constantly question the impact of technology on society, and specifically on people who are systemically marginalised and oppressed. While we do work in the non-profit sector to leverage technology as a tool for social change, we also work with clients in every sector, finding ways to build more equitable and ethical technology. This involves helping them develop policies, frameworks and strategies that promote equity and inclusion, educating technologists about privilege and bias; and actually building in the values of privacy, empathy, equity, and inclusion in the technology we create.

Thoughtworker stories

Gamifying education for rural students

In China, rural students are at a disadvantage, and even more so when it comes to remote learning. This is the story of our work with REAP to support students as they learn remotely.

Meals for stranded migrant workers

India's lockdown led to migrant workers being stranded, often without food. Pramida's goal was to ensure that none of them in her neighborhood went hungry.

Fighting inequality in the music industry

Marina’s experience working on Femnoise during lockdown was equal parts challenging and enriching. This is her story of helping launch an e-learning platform for women musicians.

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