Igniting Change

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The world feels tough right now. Igniting Change is your reminder that there are inspiring (and bad-ass) people out there fighting for humanity with courage, creativity, and tech. Each week we share conversations with changemakers turning big challenges into bold action. Hope lives here.

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Rethinking Aid: How Tech and Trust Are Changing Crisis Response

When a crisis hits, how do you lead - and innovate - at the same time? In this episode of Igniting Change, Puff sits down with Jamie Lesueur, Head of Emergency Operations at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to explore how technology is reshaping humanitarian aid from the inside out. From new digital tools that deliver faster, fairer assistance to the power of trust in complex emergency networks, Jamie shares what it really takes to rethink crisis response for a more connected world. It's a raw, honest look at innovation under pressure, and what happens when humanity and technology work together to save lives.

40 min
NOV 20

Cooling the Planet, One Earth Smile at a Time with Justdiggit

When people talk about climate action, it's usually doom, gloom, and existential dread. Justdiggit flips that script. In this episode, Puff sits down with Merel Rikveld, Head of Communications at Justdiggit, to dig into the movement that's turning degraded land green again, and doing it at scale. Merel shares how local communities in Kenya, Tanzania and Senegal are restoring land, bringing back millions of trees, and even reshaping cultural dynamics through grassroots leadership. We get into the tech behind it - from satellite imagery to digital regreening, and the creativity that turns data into stories people can actually connect with. If you want a climate conversation that's hopeful, grounded, and obsession-worthy, this one's for you! If you want to help make more "earth smiles", donate here: https://justdiggit.org/donate/

41 min
NOV 13

The Human Side of AI: How Addie's Impact Framework is Changing the Game

From Google Docs to doing good. 💚 In this episode, Puff sits down with Addie Achan, founder of The Kaleidoscope Project, to unpack what it really takes to build AI that drives meaningful change. Addie shares her journey from software engineer at Google to building AI models for The Trevor Project, leading AI strategy at Fast Forward, and now helping philanthropies and investors make ethical, evidence-based funding decisions. It's an honest, practical look at how purpose-led teams can build AI that actually serves people and planet - join the conversation!

45 min
NOV 6

What Do AI Adoption, Purpose-Led Orgs, and a Taco Hat Have in Common?

What do AI adoption, purpose-led orgs, and a taco hat have in common? 🌮 Turns out, it's the perfect recipe for an honest (and slightly chaotic) chat about where AI for good is heading. Join the convo to get the inside scoop from Duncan and Matt at 3 Sided Cube before our new AI Adoption report drops on 12 November. This one's got it all, the data, the debates, and....taco's. They dive into: What 89% of purpose-led orgs are doing with AI Why the hype's giving way to hands-on experimentation Where AI for good is making real impact (and where it's not) And of course, a rousing game of Stat or Cap 🎧 Tune in for laughs, insights, and your first look at what's next in AI adoption.

34 min
OCT 23

Fighting Fires with Tech: How Detect Wildfires Spots Danger at First Spark

Wildfires are one of the fastest-growing natural threats on the planet, and the race to detect them earlier has never been more urgent. In this episode of Igniting Change, Puff talks with Neal Spungen, Founder of Detect Wildfires, about the technology, teamwork, and human story behind innovations in wildfire detection. From sensors that spot smoke in seconds to the partnerships driving faster, smarter response, this episode explores how tech can protect lives, communities, and ecosystems from the world's most relentless natural disaster. Because fighting fire with tech isn't science fiction, it's happening now, at first spark.

36 min
OCT 16

When Tech Meets Activism: How Amnesty Is Protecting People in a Digital World

How do you lead digital transformation when human rights are on the line? In this episode of Igniting Change, we sit down with Paul Smith, Chief Information Officer at Amnesty International, to unpack what it really takes to modernise technology inside one of the world's most values-driven organisations. Paul shares his journey from the corporate world into the nonprofit sector, why leading with empathy matters, and how Amnesty is using data, cloud and AI responsibly to power global change while protecting the people behind the mission.

33 min
OCT 2

Why Maps Matter: Turning Community Data Into Resilience Tools

Maps aren't just lines and dots. In the right hands, they're tools for resilience. In this episode of Igniting Change, we sit down with Nicole Siggins, researcher and civic technologist, to talk about the messy, human process of turning community data into tools that actually make a difference. Nicole shares lessons from years of work at the intersection of mapping, research, and civic infrastructure, where mentorship is scarce, partnerships can be tricky, and the stakes couldn't be higher.

42 min
SEP 24

When Every Second Matters: Red Cross on Empowering Caregivers

Caring for a child comes with huge responsibility. And when emergencies happen, every second matters. In this episode of Igniting Change, Emma speaks with Jill Hernandez from the American Red Cross about how the organisation is reimagining childcare training and launching a brand-new Childcare App with 3 Sided Cube. Together they explore how the Red Cross supports tens of thousands of caregivers every year, why modernising this training was overdue, and how tech can give caregivers the confidence to act, whether that means handling everyday care or stepping up in a life-threatening moment. This is a story about empowerment, community, and the tools that make care safer for everyone. 👉 Download the Childcare App: available now on the App Store and Google Play

15 min

The world feels tough right now. Igniting Change is your reminder that there are inspiring (and bad-ass) people out there fighting for humanity with courage, creativity, and tech. Each week we share conversations with changemakers turning big challenges into bold action. Hope lives here.

Creator

3 Sided Cube
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

99
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Igniting Change