Kouysinoy Maksoudova tells us about her work for UNICEF in Tajikistan and how digital technologies are helping parents in the early stages of parenthood.

Bebbo in Tajikistan, parenting made easy

Jutaro Sakamoto shares his journey in delivering accessible education to over 2 million Nigerian children through the Learning Passport. This innovative platform, designed to bridge the learning poverty gap, offers online, mobile, and offline technology, facilitating high-quality, adaptable education across 41 countries.

Personalized education in Nigeria with the Learning Passport

Gibson Riungu, UNICEF ICT officer in India, tells us how his past experiences in emergency contexts has helped him develop the Meri LiFE platform. An initiative to help young people get involved in volunteer work that has now reached more than 25 million people!

How we built a digital platform for climate action in India

Elshabi Mahmoud, ICT Specialist in Sudan, tells us about his 25 year experience in emergencies from Darfur to the latest civil war in Sudan and how technology supports UNICEF's work of helping children and women in need.

25 years of digital impact in Sudan’s emergencies

Seep Agrawal from UNICEF India talks to Bits&Bytes about Meri LiFE, a climate-related digital platform that has attracted over 25 million users and more than 100k downloads across India. The platform allows young people to put their creative ideas about climate change into action, providing support through training, mentorship, funding, collaboration, and tools to advance climate volunteering.

Championing youth volunteering in India with Meri LiFE

Ali Danish from India tells us about FunDoo, an innovative learning platform developed by UNICEF. Launched in 2021, it aims to equip young people with essential skills through experiential learning. The platform offers low-bandwidth, bite-sized, self-paced content accessible via popular messaging apps. FunDoo also includes gamified elements and incentives like certificates and badges to make learning engaging.

FunDoo: interactive learning in your palm

Nasri Sidawi, a Palestinian from Jerusalem, shares his harrowing experiences working for UNICEF in Gaza. Amidst frequent wars and emergencies, he highlights the dire conditions children face, including hunger and lack of basic necessities. Despite the destruction and restricted movement, Sidawi and his team strive to support the children and adapt to the ever-changing, challenging environment.

Supporting Gaza: Humanitarian Work in Crisis

Anthony Mockler and Hugo Ruiz Verastegui are data scientists at UNICEF's Data Lab in Bangkok. Discover how their unique backgrounds and experiences in AI and machine learning are driving innovative solutions for humanitarian challenges. From detecting illegal landfills to supporting emergency responses with real-time data, Anthony and Hugo share their journey, motivations, and the impact of their work. Learn about their commitment to open source and digital public goods, and their vision for the future of AI in humanitarian aid.

Using AI to save lives

In this episode we explores the transformative role of digital technologies and AI in children's lives. Kaan Cetinturk, UNICEF Chief Information Officer, shares insights on how AI can enhance education, healthcare, and digital access for children, particularly those in underserved areas. The conversation also addresses the importance of ethical AI use and bridging the digital divide to ensure equitable access for all children.

Ethical AI for all children

Join Luna Kim and Shalini Subbiah from UNICEF's Office of Innovation as they delve into the transformative power of the 5D innovation framework. Discover how this multipurpose tool is helping UNICEF identify, validate, and scale innovations to tackle systemic barriers and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Luna and Shalini share their experiences, motivations, and the journey of developing the 5D framework, highlighting its impact on global innovation and child welfare.

Innovating for Impact: UNICEF's 5D Framework

In this episode of Bits&Bytes, UNICEF colleagues Mirella Hernani and Viviana Canyon Tamayo explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and adolescent mental health. This conversation dives into how AI can help identify early signs of distress among youth. Learn about partnerships with social media companies and the ethical complexities of using data for social good.

UNICEF follows governance, ethical and safeguarding standards to ensure responsible use of AI in mental health. AI tools discussed in this episode are not substitutes for professional judgement, and any use of data adheres to ethical and legal guidelines. We encourage listeners to engage critically and consult trusted sources for guidance on ethical AI and child mental health.

Using AI to decode adolescent mental health

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