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# Theory of Change

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## About

This section describes the Theory of Change that guides TechUp initiative and its impact.

## The observed problem

The IO Foundation has observed the following problems:

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* Support and train technologists in their role as NextGen Rights Defenders
* Enable and organize participation in key working groups to prevent Digital Harms and implement Digital Rights by design
* Provide a space for Tech NGOs to be born and supported

## The proposed solutions

The IO Foundation proposes the following solutions to the observed problems.

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## Theory of change

The IO Foundation proposes the following Theory of Change to address the observed problems.

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