Hope for Haiti and Niantic Partner to Bring AR Technology to Haiti for Social Good
Hope for Haiti Partners with Niantic 8th Wall to Bring AR Technology to Philanthropy
In an exciting collaboration, Hope for Haiti has joined forces with Niantic 8th Wall to harness the power of augmented reality (AR) technology for social good. This partnership marks a significant step forward in using innovative technology to drive meaningful change in Haiti and beyond.
Niantic, known for its popular AR games like Pokemon Go, has always been committed to making a positive impact on the world. By teaming up with Hope for Haiti, they are taking their mission a step further by using AR technology to support critical humanitarian work in Haiti.
Yennie Solheim, Director of Social Impact at Niantic, expressed the company’s excitement about the partnership, stating, “Niantic has always had an inherent social impact by encouraging people to connect and explore the world together. The work with Hope for Haiti showcases how we can advance philanthropy and community impact by leveraging our technology to make a broader impact.”
As part of the collaboration, Niantic issued a developer challenge, inviting their community to build WebAR experiences on 8th Wall. Developers were tasked with creating immersive storytelling experiences that not only showcase technological innovation but also uplift critical work in Haiti. The challenge offered $15,000 in prizes to the winners, further incentivizing developers to create impactful AR experiences.
One of the most exciting aspects of this partnership is Niantic’s commitment to matching donations made through these AR experiences. This donation match initiative aims to raise $10,000 during the Augmented World Expo (AWE) to support Hope for Haiti’s projects in healthcare and responding to the current humanitarian crisis in Haiti.
Sarah Porter, Hope for Haiti’s Director of Innovative Philanthropy, highlighted the potential of AR technology to engage new audiences and connect them to Haiti. By leveraging AR, Hope for Haiti can reach supporters in a unique and interactive way, ultimately driving more support for their critical projects.
Hope for Haiti is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Haitian people through education, healthcare, clean water, and economic opportunity. With a focus on empowering communities and fostering sustainable development in southern Haiti, Hope for Haiti has been recognized for its transparency and careful stewardship of donor resources.
This partnership between Hope for Haiti and Niantic 8th Wall represents a powerful fusion of technology and philanthropy, demonstrating the potential of AR to drive positive change in the world. To learn more about Hope for Haiti and their work, visit www.hopeforhaiti.com.
For media inquiries, please contact Taylor Hebble, Chief Marketing Officer, at [email protected] or 239-603-6769.
SOURCE: Hope for Haiti
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