Inequality

Technological change permeates all areas of our society and changes the way we live together. In the application of e.g. automated facial recognition or decision-making systems, it is evident that technologies perpetuate many forms of discrimination that also exist in the analog world. However, the needs of marginalized groups are rarely included in the development and use of new technologies and their political regulations. The Foundation’s funding centers the perspectives of those communities based on the understanding that technological change can only contribute to social and global justice when participation of all is ensured.

The impacts of climate change are leading to an increase in global inequality. People who are currently well off are able to deal with the negative effects more easily than poorer and marginalized communities. However, ecological inequality can only be effectively reduced through joint efforts – in all regions and with all social groups. Measures to protect the climate and reduce inequalities must therefore be addressed jointly. Here lies an opportunity for a more equitable society, in which to date rarely heard voices are accounted for and can shape future developments.

The various forms of inequality manifest themselves in numerous areas of society and affect different groups in society. Within this broad spectrum, the foundation therefore supports other actors and approaches that work systemically to reduce inequality. Proposals should thus pay particular attention to addressing the structural causes of inequality, achieving long-term social change, working across siloes, and centering the perspectives of marginalized groups in the process.