Technology for Humanity

Advancing technology for the benefit of humanity is IEEE’s purpose.

Because new ideas can improve lives.

Every day, IEEE members and volunteers around the world dedicate their time and skills to transform ideas into real-world impact. They run community projects, build educational programs, deploy technology and much more.

Latest Thinking

Infrastructure

10 Years of Impact: How IEEE MOVE Has Delivered Relief to over 1 Million People

In 10 years, IEEE MOVE has grown from a single truck to a worldwide movement, training over 1,000 volunteers who have collectively donated more than 100,000 hours.

Infrastructure

Drought Monitoring: Emerging Technology Plants the Seeds for Better Farming

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Screening for Autism Is AI Proving Ground in Pediatrics

A dedicated female nurse supports a young autistic boy using sensory toys to enhance motor abilities.

How does IEEE use technology to improve lives around the world?

As a public charity, IEEE supports humanitarian projects that apply technology to solve real-world problems. IEEE members and volunteers help deliver solutions such as renewable energy systems, communication networks, data tools and AI-based technologies. These projects improve access to healthcare, education, reliable power, disaster response and environmental sustainability in places where technology can make the greatest difference.

Impact in Action

IEEE Humanitarian Technologies is a consortium of programs and initiatives established with the goal of applying technology to solve the world’s most pressing problems. These initiatives help millions of people every year.

IEEE Smart Village, which supports projects that bring renewable energy, education and entrepreneurship to energy-impoverished communities, has benefited more than 1.4 million people.

IEEE’s Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) initiative, which offers service learning opportunities for students working to address community challenges, funded more than 255 projects in over 39 countries, impacting 1.6 million people since it was founded in 2009.

Our Members Say

"As the world's climate becomes more chaotic, the ability to quickly dispatch disaster and other relief will become more critical. Automation is one way to scale these efforts."
Todd Richmond, IEEE Member

"In developing regions, intelligent microgrids can bring stable, affordable power to underserved communities, closing the energy access gap."
Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan, IEEE Member

Making a Difference

Volunteers from IEEE Humanitarian Technologies partnering with local communities to spark transformative solutions for a better and more sustainable world.