Open Data Day – Open Day Foundation -2025

Event Title: Harnessing Open Data for Resilient Women Communities Addressing Poverty, Inequality, and Climate Crises

Event Organiser : Society for Women's Education and Awareness Development (SWEAD)

Event Date           : 05/03/2025

Event Purpose

Our event aims to harness open data to empower women-led communities, driving solutions for poverty, inequality, and climate crises through collaboration, innovation, and data-driven resilience.

Number of Participants  :  50

Place : SWEAD Skill Training Center, Bhuvanagiri, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India

Introduction

In the face of multiple crises that are interconnected, it is the women belonging to marginalized communities who suffer the most from poverty, inequality, and climate challenges. While open data cannot directly solve these issues, it can empower communities by providing relevant information that fosters innovation and supports data-informed solutions. Our event will discuss how open data can be unleashed to form sustainable, inclusive, and resilient women-led societies through the lens of Harnessing Open Data for Resilient Women Communities Addressing Poverty, Inequality, and Climate Crises.

Objectives

The event aims to:

Event Structure

The event will feature a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and case study presentations focusing on the following themes:

1. Open Data for Gender Equity and Social Inclusion

2. Data-Driven Solutions for Poverty Alleviation

3. Climate Resilience Through Open Data

Expected Outcomes

Appeal.

This event will encourage dialogue, collaboration, and new strategies on open data for building resilient communities with women. It will be an arena of solutions, inclusive policy advocacy, and action for a more equitable and sustainable future. All gathered work will support the broader movement that aggregates data for the social good to ensure no woman is left behind in the battle against poverty, inequality, and climate crises.