Company
Date Published
Aug. 22, 2024
Author
CARTO Contributors
Word count
778
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The number of charitable organizations around the world continues to grow, with over 1.5 million registered in the United States alone. These organizations often collect data but lack the bandwidth or knowledge to analyze it, making Location Intelligence tools like CARTO a valuable resource for improving impact and operations. Azavea, a geospatial software development firm, utilizes CARTO to support nonprofits and public sector clients with projects such as visualizing green initiatives, analyzing the effects of legislation, and helping organizations accomplish their mission. CARTO's scalability, PostgreSQL database, and REST API make it an ideal choice for these projects, allowing developers to create interactive web maps and display data in a user-friendly manner. Azavea also offers various charitable initiatives, including the Summer of Maps program, which matches nonprofit organizations with talented students pursuing careers in geospatial data analysis.