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DG Sentinel, a nonprofit community focused on magnifying the voices of marginalised people, has been selected as a semi-finalist in MIT Solve, a social innovation challenge.

MIT Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that seeks social impact innovations that can solve world challenges.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Isvari Maranwe, CEO of DG Sentinel, said the organisation’s selection as a semi-finalist proved that social media is instrumental in fixing global issues.

“This recognition reaffirms our belief in the power of social media and innovation to address pressing global challenges,” Maranwe said.

“We are committed to leveraging our expertise and collaborating with like-minded individuals and organisations to drive positive change and build a safer world, no matter the location.”

According to the statement, DG Sentinel seeks to employ an innovative approach by combining social media and citizen journalism with advanced technology, data analysis, and actionable insights.

The objective of the organisation is to enhance social impact and mitigate risks in a rapidly evolving world, the statement added.

As a semi-finalist, DG Sentinel will participate in an intensive evaluation process, where the non-for-profit’s innovative solutions will be further assessed by expert judges and mentors from MIT Solve.