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Have you missed your weekly dose of tuning into incredibly inspiring conversations with brilliant minds harnessing technology for the greater good?
Of course, you have!
In that case, this might be the greatest news ever!
Presenting…
Igniting Change: The Remix
Be prepared to feast your eyes and ears on some of the most impactful moments from Season 5, with guests working to drive incredible social change by harnessing technology at CARE, Amnesty International, Oxfam, UNICEF, World Food Programme, and so many more, we were spoilt for choice.
But now for the Remix!
In the upcoming month you can look forward to tailored Remixes covering:
Women in Tech
Tech, Human Rights,
The Ethics of AI
Sustainability and Environmental Protection
We’ll also keep this blog post updated with the latest Remixes, but to be the first to know when they’re released, subscribe to our Youtube channel!
Women in Tech
Empowering the next generation of women in technology is no small feat, but these guests have carved out their entire careers doing just that!
Hear from magnifique women with careers in technology from across various sectors as we are joined by Brittany Dernberger, senior care manager at CARE, Nicole Levitz, senior director of digital health interventions and insights at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Sarah Berry, director of marketing at Relate.
We discuss the impacts of the gender digital divide, and how women in tech are contributing to positive social impact, as well as share invaluable insights and advice for women aspiring to pursue a career in technology.
This episode is chock-full of thought-provoking insights about the intersection of technology, inclusivity, and social change.
Join the conversation and watch now!
Tech, Human Rights, and the Ethics of AI
How can technology both empower and undermine human rights?
Tune in as we shed light on the space where technology and ethics collide, with Michael Kleinman, senior director of technology and human rights at Amnesty International USA, Elizabeth Shaughnessy, digital programs lead at Oxfam, and Dr. Melanie Garson, the cyber policy and acting director of geopolitics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
We address critical topics such as social media censorship, the transformative potential of AI, the importance of inclusive tech governance, algorithmic and AI bias, as well as inspiring examples of technology’s role in driving social good.
You don’t want to miss these inspiring conversations!
Wielding Tech in the Fight for Human Rights
Meet the people utilising technology to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges!
Revisit the insights, groundbreaking innovations, and inspiring stories from our experts Amina Hersi, head of gender rights and justice from Oxfam International, Bernard Kovacs, head of innovation accelerator at World Food Program, and Isabel Widmer, board member for Virtual Doctors.
We explore the invaluable contributions of grassroots feminist and queer organisations in advocating for systemic change, talk about innovative strategies for combating global hunger, as well as address the complexities and trade-offs involved in using tech innovations for humanitarian work and telemedicine.
This episode is a testament to the power of passionate individuals and technological advancements in driving social impact on a global scale.
Tech for Global Change
How can technological innovations and data strategies transform social good?
Our incredible guests on Remix Episode 4 of ‘Igniting Change’ have the answers!
Listen to Doug Krehbel, director of data and business intelligence at Greenpeace USA; Max Dakin, philanthropy data strategy lead at UNICEF USA; and Mayleen Cabral, regional programme coordinator at UNDRR, as we revisit our discussions all about the revolutionary impact of technology and data on social causes.
Touching on everything from the complexities of Big Data and the ethical challenges of generative AI to the role of digital transformation in global and local organisations, this is another episode full of insightful conversations that you won’t want to miss!
Navigating Funding and Innovation in Social Impact Work
In our latest remix episode, we delve into how technology is transforming social impact work, encouraging engagement with projects, and supporting local communities in adapting to climate change!
Tune in as Sarah Evans, founder of Well Aware, shares her journey of becoming a leading advocate for clean water in East Africa as well as the life-changing effects of clean water access and the need for long-term investment in solutions.
We are also joined by John MacKay, senior hydrologist at the British Geological Survey, and Jed Ramsey, programme manager at Buckinghamshire Council, who share their experiences and explain Project Groundwater, a pioneering initiative aiming to address groundwater flooding in England that uses innovative and automated technologies to improve monitoring, modelling, and warning systems.
Don’t miss this enlightening episode full of inspiring discussions!
Published on 8 August 2024, last updated on 5 September 2024