betterplace lab

The betterplace lab is a non-profit think and do tank that works closely with the online donation platform betterplace.org. As a sister organization of betterplace.org, Germany's largest online donation platform, the betterplace lab focuses on the social shaping of digitalization and its use for the common good.

• Research and Experimentation: The betterplace lab researches and experiments in innovative projects to change and improve social action through the use of digital technologies[3][5].
• Studies, Workshops, and Events: The insights from the research projects are packaged and made available in the form of studies, workshops, events, and inspiring stories[1][4].
• Bridging Between Sectors: The betterplace lab builds bridges between different sectors to break down silos in organizations and society and promote a cooperative way of working[1][4].

The main mission of the betterplace lab is to shape digitalization socially and make it usable for the common good. This is achieved by promoting collaboration, innovation, and sustainable change. The company's values include strengthening civil society, promoting diversity and creative potential, and creating spaces for reflection, experience, and experimentation[1][4].

• Digital Transformation: The betterplace lab investigates how digital transformation can unleash social potentials and shape a just and sustainable world of tomorrow[1][5].
• Resilience in the Social Sector: A focus is on research into the resilience of social organizations to increase their robustness and effectiveness[3].
• Collective Growth and Collaboration: By promoting collaboration and collective growth, a conscious connection to oneself, others, and the environment is to be fostered, which forms the basis for transformative social change and collective growth[4].

The betterplace lab works closely with various actors in civil society to strengthen their individual capabilities and collective relationships and increase their social impact. Through these efforts, the betterplace lab actively contributes to the creation of a more sustainable and just society.

• 1 - https://www.betterplace-lab.org
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betterplace.org
• 3 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/7034-betterplace-lab-ggmbh
• 4 - https://www.betterplace-lab.org/en/
• 5 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/projects/76199-betterplace-lab