Fighting Human Trafficking with Data
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The Bright Initiative
A global organization providing NGOs, NPOs, academic institutions & public bodies with pro-bono access to leading data technology and expertise to drive positive change.
About the Bright Initiative
The Bright Initiative is a global program that leverages public web data to drive positive change. Powered by Bright Data, one of the world’s most powerful web data platforms, the Bright Initiative provides selected non-profit organizations, academic institutions, public bodies, and journalists worldwide with pro-bono data and expertise to tackle the most pressing global issues of our time.
Our mission
Accelerating social impact work through the use of public web data
Empowering leading organizations, academic institutions and governments to responsibly access and utilize public web data for good and drive a positive change.
Our Areas of Focus
Digital Innovation, Transparency, and Regulation
Environment and Sustainability
Gender Equality
Health and Wellbeing
Labor, Economy, and Growth
Human Rights
Hate and Discrimination
Internet Transparency
Who do we partner with?
Non Profit Organizations, academic Institutions, public Bodies, governmental offices, and journalists who are looking to drive a positive impact using publicly available data in any of Bright Initiative’s areas of focus.
Our Areas of Focus
Data for Good
Supporting research and ongoing data-based projects by utilizing Bright Data's market-leading and ethical data collection tools.
Academy
Educating future generations about the power of public web data through sessions and workshops.
Policy
Advocating for the free access to public web data in all spheres, while promoting global ethical standards
Over 750 Partners Worldwide
Over 750 Partners Worldwide
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What is The Bright Initiative?
The Bright Initiative is a global program that leverages public web data to drive positive change. Powered by Bright Data, one of the world's most powerful web data platforms, the Bright Initiative provides selected non-profit organizations, academic institutions, public bodies, and journalists worldwide with pro-bono data and expertise to tackle the most pressing global issues of our time.
What are the areas of focus of the program?
Digital Innovation, Transparency, and Regulation
Environment and Sustainability
Gender Equality
Health and Wellbeing
Labor, Economy, and Growth
Human Rights
Hate and Discrimination
Internet Transparency
Who can partner with The Bright Initiative?
Non Profit Organizations
Academic Institutions
Public Bodies
Governmental Offices
Journalists
How does the Bright Initiative work?
- Data for Good - Supporting research and ongoing data based projects through Bright Data’s market leading and ethical tools.
- Academy - Educating on the power of public web data with sessions, masterclasses and workshops for future generations.
- Policy - Advocating for the free access to public web data in all spheres, while promoting global ethical standards
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How can I join The Bright Initiative program?
Interested in becoming a Bright Initiative partner? Apply Here!
Do you have any examples?
Sure! You can read about our partner’s success stories here.