SmartSimple's 5 Best Apps for Social Good
Most people think of smartphone apps as mindless diversions or casual games. However, many startups and organizations have created apps in the hopes of aiding social good and inspiring others for the digital age. Check out these five ways you can carry your favorite causes in your pocket: GoodGuide Website | iTunes Store | Google Play This consumer-conscious app makes use of your smartphone’s camera to scan product barcodes and instantly rate it based on health, safety, environmental and social responsibility factors. Detailed information about the social responsibility of various consumer brands is also available in-app. Ushahidi Website | iTunes Store Designed to keep the public current with information on protests, civil unrest, and global events, Ushahidi is a crowdsourced app used by activists, reporters and the general public worldwide. Information is displayed via an interactive map for easy access to the regions that matter most you. The Extraord...