AWARD YEAR
2021
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being, Sustainable Cities & Communities, Trust, Tolerance & Empathy, Refugees and Migrants
KEYWORDS
social network, prevent loneliness, social integration, mental health and well-being, machine learning algorithm
COUNTRY
Sweden
DESIGNED BY
Melanie Aronson (founder & CEO) and
WEBSITE
http://panion.com
Panion
Panion is a keyword-searchable social app to connect people through common interests to
make friend
Panion is a keyword-searchable social app that connects people through common interests,
values, and experiences. It is our mission to solve the loneliness epidemic and improve social
integration by connecting like-minded people in-person for shared activities and new
friendships. By adding keywords to their profile, users can find others in their neighborhood
that share their interests or search for people based on a particular type of interest or platonic
relationship.
Technology often creates the illusion of bringing us closer but actually leads to superficial
social interactions, a false sense of security and a lack of genuine connection. It is our goal to
make tech the answer instead of the cause. By promoting inclusion and diversity, combating
loneliness, and giving people a way to feel valued based on their creativity, skills and
knowledge, we can better integrate newcomers, combat discrimination and improve the
overall mental health and well-being of our societies.(DTIL#2,3,5)