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Do Local Good

United Way of the Alberta Capital Region (GenNEXT)

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Do Local Good is a podcast created by United Way of the Alberta Capital Region and the team of volunteers on the GenNEXT Cabinet. We feature stories and people from the Edmonton region to inform, inspire, and invite others to join us in building resilient and thriving communities. Listen in to learn about some of the local good already happening, and how you can be a part of the force for good!
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The Good in Local Giving by Kent Community Foundation

The Good in Local Giving by Kent Community Foundation

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What impact do smaller charities and community groups have? How can I be sure my donations to local communities will be used effectively? Do smaller voluntary organisations have a steer on the needs of local people? Kent Community Foundation opens the floor to answer the questions you want to know about local giving. As one of the largest grant-makers in Kent and Medway supporting voluntary organisations with funding, Kent Community Foundation explores the work of small charities and communi ...
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Jeff Fortune, Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering at Bixal, explores the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in particular large language models. He emphasizes the need for inclusive access to those tools and introduces the machine learning community, Hugging Face. Explore more ICT4D content on our websi…
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Send us a text Time To Be Proud pays tribute to the last great Rock N Roll band The Cramps featuring interviews with Brian Young ( The Sabrejets ), Ryan Fitzsimmons ( The Chil-Tones and Los Bloody Rackets), Pete Stevenson ( Thu Hidebehinds and Goon Squad) and Billy Riot ( Madhouse and Crackhead Control ). Also featuring tracks from Brian Young, The…
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Send us a text Includes Live Session from THE PROPS Interview with Hildegard Ryan Songs from Lunatic Fringe HudD The Phobics Protex 3D Shark The Props Mouse The Groundlings Virgins A.N.J.A. Crackhead Control Stop Stop Start Again The Minnows Brian Young Los ReyesPor Time To Be Proud
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Alexander Bertram, Executive Director of BeDataDriven and Founder of ActivityInfo, shares how to leverage data and technology for impact and results, discussing the good, the bad, and the potential of information management. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel
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Send us a text Includes Live Session and interview with Billy Riot and Crackhead Control Songs from St Vitus Dance, Goon Squad, The Props, Lunatic Fringe, HudD, Gush, Leslie Rich And The Rocket Soul Choir, A.N.J.A. , Stop Stop Start Again, Draw Funny Animal, Dirt Byrds, Ian Livingstone and the Sabrejets…
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Nora Lindstrom, Senior ICT4D Director at Catholic Relief Services, summarizes the three digital trends that emerged from the 2024 discussions and shares the main learnings she took home from the Conference in Ghana. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel / Nora Lindstrom
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Send us a text More local tunes from the N.I. label Time To Be Proud Records and other local stuff On this episode we have our first live session from A.N.J.A. as well as contributions from : Cavalier Attitude Velma The Props Lunatic Fringe Haltcatchfire Martha Greer Stage B The Phobics Los Reyes Cupboard 55 Crackhead Control…
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In this episode we get to know Make Your Mark, an initiative of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region that teaches students from kindergarten to Grade 12 about social issues in their own communities, the role of non-profit organizations, and how they can make a real impact. We interview Sarah Chan about what drives her involvement with Make Your…
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The complex needs of Albertans living with disabilities are being supported in part by organizations like the YWCA. In this episode we are joined by Chandra MacLeod, who is the director of external relations for the YWCA and has an extensive history of working with people living with a disability. Also, Donna Bedard, who lives with a physical disab…
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The growing and complex needs of Albertans are being supported in part by an interconnected network called 211. We examine the beginnings and evolution of the 211 network, what it does, and how it is impacting local communities. This episode, we are joined by Stephanie Wright, the 211 Alberta manager, and Danae Dobko, a community resource specialis…
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We’re back for Season 3! Subscribe to this feed and tune into our first episode of the season next week. GenNEXT is a volunteer committee of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region. This trailer was produced by Castria. If you’d like to learn more or find out how you can be a part of the plan to end poverty, visit MyUnitedWay.ca.…
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Jessica Agnew, Ph.D., Associate Director of CALS Global, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, explores the potential of blockchain to solve global food security challenges. Introducing their Laser Pulse project’s unique user-based design, creating ‘stickiness’ and encouraging long-term use. Explore more ICT4D content on ou…
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Podcast host Sarah Fox welcomes Victoria (Vicki) Papworth, Coutts specialist Philanthropy Advisor and a Spears Top 500 Recommended Philanthropy Advisor in 2022, and Kent Community Foundation’s Sophie Hosking. We ask how the role of a financial advisor is changing and the growing expectations from future generations to provide greater and deeper sup…
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Podcast host, Sarah Fox is joined by the University of Kent’s Dr Beth Breeze OBE who is co-founder and Director of the Centre for Philanthropy as well as author of five books on fundraising and Philanthropy, and retired investment manager, Prince’s Trust trustee and Kent Community Foundation funder, Richard Oldfield OBE. This episode delves into th…
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Moving to a new country can be daunting, especially if you don’t have proper access to resources that can set you up for success. This is the reality for many women immigrating to Canada, and there some organizations out there looking to help bridge that gap. In this episode, we take a look at the resources available and some of the challenges asso…
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Benedicto Hosea, CEO at Mboni ya Vijana, partnering with Plant Village, explains how have implemented a global AI app to help farmers in Tanzania with detecting pests in staple crops, and further improve their knowledge for resilience. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.org…
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Sonja Perakis, Senior Market Monitoring Advisor, and Janeen Cayetano, Data and Geospatial Analyst, at Catholic Relief Services discuss the importance of data-driven response to food security and explain how to get started with a market monitoring dashboard. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.org…
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Leila Toplic, Head of Emerging Technologies Initiative at NetHope, demonstrates how AI can assist vulnerable communities in adapting to the effects of climate change. She shares three examples on anticipatory action, climate-smart agriculture, and AI for environmental protection. [Publication referenced ‘Digital for Climate Adaptation and Resilienc…
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Lack of education and the likelihood of a life in poverty are directly linked. People with higher levels of education are more likely to have better jobs, live in safer home and report better physical and mental health. Things which are good for the whole community. In this episode, we dive into the benefits of post-secondary education and some of …
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Nixon Mageka Gecheo, Senior Program Officer, Digital Systems & Solutions for Agriculture at AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa), shares lessons learned and examples of using digital agriculture innovations in Africa. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel / Nixon Gecheo
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Thembani Malapela, Knowledge and Information Management Officer at FAO e-agriculture, explains what impact digital technologies and data have to improve global food systems and address the current food crisis. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel / Thembani Malapela
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The price tags on everything from groceries to transportation have seen significant rises over the past year. This episode, we’re digging into why costs of living have risen so sharply, and how it’s impacting folks in the Alberta Capital Region. To help unpack the impacts on housing and food security, we were joined by Hayley Irving of REACH Edmont…
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Alice Nderitu, the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide at the United Nations, explains how civil society organizations can join the collaborative flight against hate speech and contribute to the prevention of atrocity crimes. For more information visit https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/ Explore more ICT4D c…
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Jomari Guillermo, Communications Manager at Catholic Relief Services in the Philippines, shares lessons learned from social media training of youth activists for strengthening their peace agendas and increase influence. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel
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Adrienne Brooks, Senior Advisor for the Technology for Development team at Mercy Corps, specializes in addressing the weaponization of social media as it relates to peacebuilding. She introduces Mercy Corps’ global framework for understanding risks and resilience of social media and conflict and how it is applied in local context. Explore more ICT4…
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Opioid overdoses have been a major public health concern for the last several years, with the number of drug poisonings and deaths steadily rising since the pandemic began. This episode, we connected with Marliss Taylor of Boyle Street Community Services and Laurence Braun-Woodbury at Bissell Centre to discuss how the overdose crisis is impacting p…
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Dr. Lisa Schirch, Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and Research Fellow at the Toda Peace Institute, introduces us to peace tech, its history, trends, current examples, and their impact - including Ushahidi, Build Up, Polis, and the “Angry Uncle” Chatbot. More about Lisa’s wo…
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We’re back for Season 2! Subscribe to this feed and tune into our first episode of the season next week. The GenNEXT podcast team is Tokunbo Adegbuyi, Alex Bedard, Renée Chan, Jenna Halabi, Andrew Mason, David Odumade, Stephen Ryan, and Feven Worede. This trailer was produced by Castria. GenNEXT is a volunteer committee of United Way of the Alberta…
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Dr. John Reeder, Director of TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Disease, based at the World Health Organization, gives an overview of digital technologies used globally to help fight malaria, their benefits and potential, as well as challenges or barriers to overcome. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4d…
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An effective and accessible public school system is a vital component of any prosperous society. Alberta has a world-class education system, but your success as a student is about more than just what’s in the curriculum. Social factors like mental health, cultural barriers, and poverty play a pivotal role as well. This episode, we’re trying a thoug…
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Poverty is a key indicator for one’s mental health. In a low-income situation, it can be difficult to achieve and maintain your mental well-being. This could be due to a lack of access to mental health resources and the stress of poverty itself. Poor mental health then impacts your ability to fully participate in society, which again, impacts your …
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Poverty has a unique and profound effect on the lives of those who have periods. Without a sufficient income, it can be difficult to maintain reliable access to period products. This impacts an individual’s ability to participate fully in work, school, and recreation. This has significant implications for one’s ability to earn an income, complete t…
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Peace Out Poverty uncomplicates the issues and shares practical ways on how you can get involved in your community. Join hosts Andrew Mason and Noreen Remtulla, as we dive into the social issues that most affect our community and talk to the innovators that are tackling the problems head-on. Along the way, we’ll show how you can make a difference w…
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Kilyelyani Kanjo, Digital Financial Services Consultant, and Nandini Harihareswara, Senior Advisor for Inclusive Digital Economies & Women's Economic Empowerment, at United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) on SPRINT4Women, a unique design sprint engaging private sector in human-centred design for financial inclusion of rural women in Zambia…
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Bonnie Chiu (Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy, Founder of Lensational) on grassroots and entrepreneurial approaches to digital capacity building of marginalized women. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel/ Bonnie Chiu
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Revi Sterling (Gender and Technology Specialist, DAI Global; Director, USAID WomenConnect Challenge) shares five proven strategies to close the gen­der digital divide and increase women’s economic empowerment. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel / Revi Sterling
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Claire Sibthorpe (Head of Connected Women, Connected Society and Assistive Tech, GSMA) on delivering digital inclusion and connecting the unconnected. Resources mentioned: https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/ The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report: https://www.gsma.com/r/somic/ Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconf…
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Ousman Njie, Head of Office, and Alieu Bah, Project Officer Malaria, at Catholic Relief Services Gambia, on engaging youth in data collection for health programs and building digital capacity in the Gambia. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel
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This special podcast edition is a summary of IT priorities and trends for 2021 mentioned in the interviews with CIOs and IT Directors, including resource mobilization, IT security, optimizing remote operations and digital work-spaces, strategic changes. Featuring Karl Lowe (CIO, Catholic Relief Services), Rosa Maria Cortada (CIO, Oxfam Intermón), T…
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Michael Johnson (CIO, The Global Fund) on their digital transformation journey so far, and IT priorities for 2021 including effective remote operations, continuous operational improvements, supporting in country partners, and collaborative tech innovations. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.org…
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Marco van den Berg (Chief Information Officer, Information & Knowledge Systems, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) on digitization trends, and associated cyber risk and interoperability concerns. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel / Marco van den Berg
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Thomas Rubatscher (Intl. Director ICT at SOS Children's Villages International) on digital transformation, technology trends such as chat-bots, and ICT priorities for the coming year. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel / Thomas Rubatscher
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Dr. Ronda Zelezny-Green (Global Head of Training and Learning, The Internet Society; Co-Founder & Director, Panoply Digital) on digital literacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel/ Ronda Zelezny-Green
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Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa (Head of Digital and Technology, ActionAid) on Covid-19 accelerated digital transformation, strategic changes, and need for more collaboration. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.orgPor Sonja Ruetzel/ Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa
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