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Takuya Kitazawa

Originally from a Japanese city surrounded by mountains, Takuya is a freelance software developer based in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. As a technologist specializing in AI and data-driven products, he has worked globally at Big Tech and Silicon Valley-based start-up companies for a decade. Most recently, he completed a one-year assignment as a Canadian international volunteer in Malawi, a small landlocked country in southeastern Africa, where he supported technology enablement efforts at a local social enterprise.

Artificial Intelligence

The AI Divide

Feb 2, 2026

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2 min read

The AI Divide

Why Context and Power Matter More Than Tools

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Why Offline Learning Still Matters in 2026

Jan 5, 2026

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2 min read

Why Offline Learning Still Matters in 2026

There are two extremes in our world—hyper-connected world of rich countries, and a disconnected world of underserved communities like rural Africa.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Rethinking "Digital Skills" in Development

Dec 8, 2025

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2 min read

Rethinking "Digital Skills" in Development

Nurturing active participants in the digital economy who have problem-solving and critical thinking skills is essential.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Reflections and Updates

Oct 6, 2025

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3 min read

Reflections and Updates

Let’s take a moment to reflect on Altruistic Byte's journey and think about next steps.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Tech = Impact Amplifier

Sep 29, 2025

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3 min read

Tech = Impact Amplifier

Technology transforms everything from agriculture to education, delivering real improvements to the daily lives of vulnerable communities.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Beyond Buzzwords

Sep 22, 2025

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4 min read

Beyond Buzzwords

True impact comes from understanding who, where, and why tech is used—not the popular tech itself.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Digital Infrastructure

Right to Internet Access

Sep 15, 2025

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5 min read

Right to Internet Access

Over 2.5 billion people still aren’t online, and even tech-forward regions struggle with full coverage.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
People, People, People

Sep 8, 2025

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4 min read

People, People, People

Changemakers require a deep understanding of the context in which they operate.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Blockchain

Chaining Impact

Sep 1, 2025

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4 min read

Chaining Impact

A growing concern about transparency in material and financial aid boosted the impact sector’s blockchain adoption.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
Celebrating Low-Tech Applications

Aug 25, 2025

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4 min read

Celebrating Low-Tech Applications

Brutally simple solutions allow changemakers to overcome critical barriers that seem impossible to tackle.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
The Role of Governments

Aug 18, 2025

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5 min read

The Role of Governments

Government leadership is essential to make a foundational, long-lasting change.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
The Power of Information

Aug 11, 2025

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4 min read

The Power of Information

Many technological intervention opportunities exist to make information accessible for vulnerable populations.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Refugee

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Lessons Learned from 32 Tech-for-Good Stories

Aug 4, 2025

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4 min read

Lessons Learned from 32 Tech-for-Good Stories

Tech-for-good stories across the globe share various similarities in their ‘recipe.’

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Digital Infrastructure

Invest in the African Submarine Cable System

Jul 28, 2025

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4 min read

Invest in the African Submarine Cable System

Africa's undersea cable system is extremely vulnerable and requires immediate investment for enhanced reliability and affordability.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Digital Infrastructure

Morocco's Digital "Transition"

Jul 21, 2025

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5 min read

Morocco's Digital "Transition"

Morocco is Africa's most connected country, demonstrating an impressive internet penetration of 92.2%.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning to Combat Election Disinformation

Jul 14, 2025

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4 min read

Machine Learning to Combat Election Disinformation

Advanced analytics and machine learning help protect democratic processes in developing countries as the rise of mis- and disinformation occurs.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Digital Platform

Open-Source Child Protection Platform

Jul 7, 2025

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3 min read

Open-Source Child Protection Platform

An inter-agency initiative has strengthened child protection information management systems for a decade.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Environmental Management

Rooftop Power Plant Makes the Future More Vivid

Jun 30, 2025

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3 min read

Rooftop Power Plant Makes the Future More Vivid

An on-grid rooftop photovoltaic power plant installed at a Disabled Children's Care Home in Indonesia reduced electricity consumption by 17% and promoted renewable energy adoption among those affected.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Refugee

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AI Forecasting for Refugee Crises

Jun 23, 2025

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2 min read

AI Forecasting for Refugee Crises

An AI-driven tool forecasts displacement patterns in Somalia by analyzing data on conflict, climate, and the economy.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Virtual Reality

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Digital Arts for Youth and Community Wellbeing

Jun 16, 2025

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3 min read

Digital Arts for Youth and Community Wellbeing

Virtual Reality enables changemakers to create digital spaces for vulnerable populations.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Refugee

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Refugee-led Observatory for Digital Information Access

Jun 9, 2025

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3 min read

Refugee-led Observatory for Digital Information Access

A refugee-led observatory advises humanitarian actors on improving digital accessibility for refugees with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Digital Infrastructure

Last Push to Internet Penetration

Jun 2, 2025

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4 min read

Last Push to Internet Penetration

One of Europe's poorest countries addressed the digital divide through its unique grants distribution and project execution strategy.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Volunteerism

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Matching Tech Companies with Nonprofits

May 26, 2025

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4 min read

Matching Tech Companies with Nonprofits

Matching tech companies with nonprofits for pro bono digital solutions fulfills the capacity gap in the impact sector.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Blockchain

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NFT Charity Auction

May 19, 2025

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5 min read

NFT Charity Auction

Charity auctions are becoming digitalized through blockchain technologies, making fundraising activities more transparent and trustworthy.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa

Refugee

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Tech Innovations that Influence Immigration Policy

May 12, 2025

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6 min read

Tech Innovations that Influence Immigration Policy

Technological innovations such as algorithmic matching can be an effective intervention in the growing demand for reforming immigration policy.

Takuya Kitazawa
Takuya Kitazawa
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