In July 2015, twelve ventures from around the world convened in Boulder, CO, for five weeks for the 6th Unreasonable Institute. These are their photos.
Brittany LaneJanuary 5, 2016
In Kenya with a population of 45 million, 17.5 million lack safe water. With its unique technology, Susteq makes water kiosks more innovative and effective.
Cayte BoslerOctober 16, 2015
The Open University of West Africa distributes mobile phones loaded with cached educational tools to people living in camps and in rural villages in Ghana.
Cayte BoslerOctober 14, 2015
After 50 years of civil war, fear, and mistrust, Colombia has reached a period of peace. Now, Colombia’s leadership can be rebuilt with Colombia’s children.
Cayte BoslerOctober 9, 2015
How many of us can ensure our clothes were made without the use of slavery or significant and needless damage to the environment? Tonlé works to change that.
Cayte BoslerOctober 6, 2015
Could the same powerful storytelling from Obama’s campaign for president of the U.S. be scaled to transform the women’s rights movement? Resonate thinks so.
Cayte BoslerOctober 1, 2015
Bangladesh is one of 57 countries that faces a critical shortage of doctors. mDoc exists to solve the issue of providing healthcare to millions of people.
Cayte BoslerSeptember 28, 2015
Reap Benefit is the first gamified problem-solving app in India designed to educate, empower and reward students for tackling big issues in their communities.
Cayte BoslerSeptember 23, 2015
In Myanmar, there are 4 doctors per 10,000 citizens. Koe Koe Tech developed the country's first mobile health app to educate citizens and fix the healthcare system.
Cayte BoslerSeptember 16, 2015
In Cambodia, the rate of iron deficiency is about 70%. But it's a preventable condition. Lucky Iron Fish aims to end it by putting a fish in every pot.
Cayte BoslerSeptember 11, 2015
India lives under corruption, making life hard for citizens seeking basic rights and services. GetUpForChange's online service seeks to change that.
Cayte BoslerSeptember 9, 2015
In Pakistan, there are way more women medics than in America. But most of them become doctor brides. doctHERs helps these women work, improving healthcare.
Cayte BoslerSeptember 8, 2015
WATCH THIS 6 MIN TALK on how Ignitia helps small-scale farmers in West Africa earn a reliable income by sending text messages containing a highly accurate tropical weather forecast.
Unreasonable InstituteAugust 26, 2015
WATCH THIS 6 MIN TALK on how GetUpForChange empowers Indian citizens to hold their government accountable under the Right to Information Act...all on a simple, affordable online platform.
Unreasonable InstituteAugust 25, 2015
WATCH THIS 5 MINUTE TED STYLE TALK on how Reap Benefit builds the next generation of problem solvers by involving youth in implementing solutions for environmental and civic problems in India.
Unreasonable InstituteAugust 24, 2015
WATCH THIS 6 MINUTE TED STYLE TALK on how Resonate works with women and girls in Rwanda to build self-confidence and unlock leadership potential so they can change their communities.
Unreasonable InstituteAugust 21, 2015
WATCH THIS 6 MINUTE TED STYLE TALK: Susteq helps organizations install prepaid water meters in rural and urban communities to improve reliable access to clean water in Kenya.
Unreasonable InstituteAugust 20, 2015