Ask HN: As Software Developer, how can I contribute to protest movements? Looking at current protest movements in US and other countries, I think we are in historic time for real change. How are you contributing to it? I am looking for some inspiration. May be there are ways I can contribute with my skills so that it can have most effect? |
I would first reach out to a local chapter of BLM to learn more about their short-term and long-term goals, and also probably try to attend as many events as I can.
The purpose of this would be to understand where the organization is going and what obstacles are currently stopping them. Then, maybe I can leverage my software skills to help.
But, it's important for me to first understand what the need is, because that's how you know you can have the most effect.
Maybe BLM needs AI facial recognition or maybe they just need a reliable CRUD app to reduce operational costs.
There are organizations already embedded in these movements. They know what they need, they typically don't have the money to get it done.
I know it won't satisfy that itch to find an engineering solution, but your $$ are truly are the best way to support.