Tech for Palestine

Overview

Tech for Palestine is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization aimed at leveraging technology to promote Palestinian liberation and advocate for justice. The organization was founded by Paul Biggar, a well-known tech entrepreneur and software engineer, who is also the founder of CircleCI and Darklang.

Mission

The mission of Tech for Palestine is to challenge conventional narratives surrounding Palestine by using technology to raise awareness and support pro-Palestinian activism globally. The organization seeks to foster a more ethical tech industry that prioritizes justice, equality, and human rights over occupation and apartheid.

Activities

Tech for Palestine engages in various activities to achieve its goals:

• Project Incubation: The organization runs an incubator to support projects that advocate for Palestine, providing resources and mentorship to start-ups and advocacy groups.
• Community Building: It connects tech professionals to Palestinian advocacy organizations, creating opportunities for collaboration and skill sharing.
• Technology Development: Tech for Palestine develops and supports technologies that aid in media bias tracking, ethical shopping, and news analysis, among other initiatives.

Key Projects

Some notable projects include:

• Boycat: An app that helps users make informed purchasing decisions by identifying products that comply with the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.
• Media Bias Meter: A tool designed to monitor and report media bias in coverage of Palestine.
• Find a Protest: A platform that provides information on upcoming protests and events related to Palestinian advocacy.

Legal Status

Tech for Palestine is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States, under the EIN 993441367. This status allows it to receive donations and grants in support of its mission.

[1] https://techforpalestine.org/about/ [2] https://updates.techforpalestine.org [3] https://techforpalestine.org/donate/ [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mdYIozAgBw [5] https://techforpalestine.org/projects/