# Socially Conscious Outsourcing Samasource Micro-Tasks Employ the World's Less Fortunate By Katie Cordrey | Published 2011-01-10 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samasource-micro-tasks References: [smartplanet](http://www.smartplanet.com/people/blog/pure-genius/can-micro-tasks-for-the-worlds-poor-help-lift-people-out-of-poverty/5272/) & [samasource.org](http://www.samasource.org/) Samasource micro-tasks are small computing job pieces sourced from big companies like [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-with-google), [LinkedIn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplify-job-search), and Ask.com that are sent to workers in Kenya, India, Haiti, Pakistan, and Uganda. The micro-tasks provide the otherwise impoverished workers the opportunity to learn skills while doing [simple computer work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technological-barriers). While critics call it "outsourcing parading as social good," Samasource micro-tasks pay according to the Fair Wage Guide. The non-profit also provides education and facilitation of direct connections between low-income entrepreneurs and the global economy. Learn more from Samasource founder Leila Janah in the attached TED talk video. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Socially Conscious Outsourcing:** Opportunity for businesses to outsource small computing job pieces to impoverished workers in developing countries, providing them with skills and fair wages. - **Fair Wage Guide:** Emerging trend of paying workers in developing countries according to a fair wage guide, ensuring they are compensated fairly for their work. - **Education and Facilitation:** Increasing focus on providing education and facilitating direct connections between low-income entrepreneurs in developing countries and the global economy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tech Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the tech industry by leveraging socially conscious outsourcing to tap into a global pool of talent and contribute to social impact. - **Outsourcing Industry:** Opportunity for the outsourcing industry to adopt fair wage practices and focus on facilitating education and direct connections for low-income workers in developing countries. - **Social Impact Industry:** Growing need for organizations in the social impact industry to collaborate with businesses for socially conscious outsourcing, fair wage practices, and educational initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Online Sales Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samasemua1.md) - [Gig Economy Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-scaled-solutions.md) - [Digital One-Link Webstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samasemua.md) - [Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taskapron.md) - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md) - [Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popcorn-snacks-and-gifts.md) - [Fair Wage-Supporting V-Day Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoamitment-campaign.md) - [AI-Enhanced Employment Accessibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enabled-talent.md) - [Social Good Brand Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dignity-coconuts.md)