Socially responsible smartphone apps on the rise

There is an increase in demand from stakeholders for business actions to include corporate social responsibility and accountability, especially from high-tech companies.

The increased functionality and acceptance in Smartphones has introduced more apps that not only benefit the user but also society as a whole.

An app called SeeClickFix lets you get in-touch with your local government to make your voice heard about issues within the community.

Images from SeeClickFix

Greenmeter utilises the accelerometer in smartphones to assist users in saving fuel while driving.

Good Guide rates products made by socially responsible companies to quickly help you decide on what’s good to buy.

Images from GoodGuide

 

For more details click on the related links below:

http://www.ethicsandtechnology.eu/research/socially_responsible_innovation/

http://newsroom.cisco.com/feature/1000046/Mobile-Apps-With-a-Social-Conscious

Struttin’ the streets for charity

Crowded into Sydney’s Martin Place to rendezvous before struttin’ the streets

604 brave young people caused quite a scene in Sydney’s Martin Place on the 7th of December 2012 as they set a world record for the largest swimwear parade. This event helped raise money to ensure “indigenous kids complete school at the same rate as every Australian child”(AIME, 2012).

AIME, the organisation responsible for this, have so far raised over $100,000 for their cause and hope to raise $200,000 for their expansion across Australia and mentor those in need (AIME, 2012).

Entertainment to psyche up the crowd for their charity walk

References

AIME, 2012, Strut the streets. Accessed on 07th December 2012 from http://strutthestreets2012.gofundraise.com.au/