Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Digitized
Altruism
Tech offers short and long-term solutions for the homelessness epidemic.
3.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Digitized Altruism trend?
Digitized Altruism: Brands, non profits and governments are employing the benefits of technology to help resolve the persistent issue of homelessness. Whether streamlining processes or looking for long-term data collection that will inform new solutions, the use of technology in this realm focuses on diverse information and positive impact, while enhancing the efficiency of consumer, brand, or government altruism.
Trend themes
Themes within the Digitized Altruism trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Streamlined Access to Services
The use of technology to provide homeless populations with streamlined access to services like financial aid, food, and shelter through apps and blockchain technology.
02
Homelessness Tracking Technology
The use of technology to track and analyze data on homeless populations in order to better allocate resources and improve outreach efforts.
03
Virtual Reality Charitable Experiences
The use of virtual reality technology to create immersive charitable experiences that raise awareness and empathy for homeless populations.
Industry implications
What the Digitized Altruism trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Tech Industry
The tech industry has opportunities to develop and implement technology solutions that can support homeless populations and assist in providing streamlined access to services.
For
Non-profit Sector
The non-profit sector is a key industry that can benefit from utilizing technology to improve outreach efforts and track and analyze data on homeless populations.
For
Retail Industry
The retail industry has opportunities to partner with non-profit organizations to create charitable initiatives that raise awareness and funds for homeless populations.
Workshop question
How can your brand contribute to altruistic causes in a way that is both effective and efficient?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Digitized Altruism
Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 42%, freshness 8%.
Popularity56%
Activity42%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Digitized Altruism trend
4 featured examples from May 5 to Dec 13, 2017CategoryTech
Homelessness Tracking Technology
Streetsmart's Technology Will Track Every Homeless Person in NYC
There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for technology companies to develop and enhance connectivity solutions for homelessness tracking and outreach.
CategoryTech
Seamless Donation Apps
The 'Give One' Donation Platform Makes It Easier to Donate to Charity
Charities can use automatic donations to incentivize smaller but more frequent donations.
CategoryBusiness
Charitable VR Christmas Pop-Ups
Marks and Spencer Created an Immersive Experience with a Shelter
Retailers can utilize virtual reality technology to create immersive experiences that promote their products while raising awareness about social issues.
CategorySocial Good
Streamlined Homeless Population Apps
Fummi Offers NYC's Homeless Population a Digital Identity
Mobile technology is a key industry enabling applications such as Fummi to reach homeless populations, improving their access to services.
