2017
Virtual reality
We begin prototyping virtual reality based training to improve scaling of bystander activation training
Peace Tech Accelerator
At the first Peace Tech Accelerator we connect over tech with change makers from Europe, Africa and Americas, and supercharge our roadmap
2016
Base line study
CrowdGuard Impact Report Beta lays out findings from survey, focus group and app activity data. Findings are disseminated to NGOs, media, State and Central Goverment
Build Peace conference
Presentation of preliminary pilot test findings to an international audience of peace builders at the Build Peace Conference by ICT4Peace Foundation at ETH Zurich
Community compliance
We provide early adopter communities with Code of Conduct templates and support to run a Complaint Committee for harassment or assault survivors and witnesses. We assess existing helpline and reporting infrastructure and consult with Government agencies
2015
Youth Ambassadors kick in
After summer-long facilitator training the 1st Generation of CrowdGuard Youth Ambassadors start facilitating workshops at local communities
MENA exchange
At Enpact Fellowship by Auswärtiges Amt Deutschland we share with social entrepreneurs from Middle East and North Africa, and learn about local challenges in MENA region
Workshop design
Research into effective bystander education and co-design peer-based workshop program to teach civil intervention skills
Localise R&D
Buildup development team in New Delhi to increase test and review sessions on the ground in South and North Delhi
2014
16 days against VAM
CrowdGuard hosts a discussion about hashtag campaigns against sexual and gender based violence
Legal formation
CrowdGuard International registers as non-profit association in Zurich, Switzerland and becomes tax-exempted
App prototyping
Field testing our first app prototype with students and young professionals in New Delhi, Haryana and UP, India
2013
Social Impact Start
CrowdGuard concept wins Social Impact Fellowship by Social Impact Start Berlin and the Impact HUB Zürich