
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.
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Aug 4, 2025
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4 min read
Tech-for-good stories across the globe share various similarities in their ‘recipe.’

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Jun 23, 2025
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An AI-driven tool forecasts displacement patterns in Somalia by analyzing data on conflict, climate, and the economy.

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Jun 9, 2025
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A refugee-led observatory advises humanitarian actors on improving digital accessibility for refugees with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments.


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