CARE in Action

Face recognition is usually a tool of control - but what if it could help healing history? In episode #164, host Andrea Barschdorf-Hager talks to Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, media artist and winner of the AI for Social Impact Award, with his project "Global Level of Confidence." A campaign that matches facial features to help Argentinians discover if they are children of the dictatorship’s "disappeared" and reclaim their true identity. The "CARE in Action" podcast is sponsored by CC Real.

Austria or Australia? In this episode, Andrea Barschdorf-Hager talks with Morgana Ryan, CEO of CARE Australia, why their countries get mixed up - and more seriously why the Pacific is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions on earth. This podcast episode discusses 20 years of impactful programming in Timor-Leste, and why international collaboration is key to future-proof aid. The "CARE in Action" podcast is sponsored by CC Real.

How do you redesign an 80-year-old humanitarian icon? In this episode of CARE in Action, Andrea Barschdorf-Hager talks with Sumit Bharti, Computer Engineer with an MBA in International Business and certified PMP and Six Sigma Black Belt who is one of the designers of the new CARE PACKAGE® for Emergencies. Inspired by Indian tiffin boxes, this modular backpack contains everything a family needs to survive and rebuild after disaster hits for four weeks. Discover how commercial supply chain logic transforms into lifesaving dignity. The "CARE in Action" podcast is sponsored by CC Real.

"Your background should never put your back on the ground." In episode #162, Andrea Barschdorf-Hager is joined by Nigerian education innovator Oluwaseun Kayode. The founder of Schoolinka shares his journey from a Lagos slum to winning the AI for Social Impact Award. This episode discusses the realities of education in Nigeria, how AI can scale teacher reflection without losing human empathy, and the vision to reach 100,000 educators. The "CARE in Action" podcast is sponsored by CC Real.

Vom indischen Slum ins Ministerium: Wie 50 Pfennig aus einer Klassenkasse ein ganzes Leben verändern können. Andrea Barschdorf-Hager spricht mit Prof. Dr. Claudia Warning, Präsidentin von CARE Deutschland, über ihren persönlichen Weg, die Arbeit an der Basis und warum es sich trotz globaler Krisen lohnt, aktiv zu werden und die Welt positiv mitzugestalten. Der „CARE in Action"-Podcast wird gesponsert von CC Real.

How can AI protect human dignity on the move? In this episode, Andrea Barschdorf-Hager talks to Shadi Henchiri, grand prize winner of the "AI for Social Impact" initiative. His AI chatbot "Afiya" helps refugees and migrants navigate complex health systems - even via simple WhatsApp voice messages. How can we humanize technology and bridge humanitarian gaps? The "CARE in Action" podcast is sponsored by CC Real. 

War, Climate Crisis, AI: How are these global challenges connected? Andrea Barschdorf-Hager speaks with Rasmus Stuhr Jakobsen, CEO of CARE Denmark, about the often overlooked environmental consequences of conflicts, the challenges of the global polycrisis, and how innovations can help protect human lives and make communities more resilient. The "CARE in Action" podcast is sponsored by CC Real.

People in crises don't just want to survive - they want hope and a perspective for a better life in the near future. To mark World Humanitarian Day, in episode #157 Andrea Barschdorf-Hager and Gareth Price-Jones (SCHR) dive into the reality of aid. They discuss the power of local partnerships, funding dynamics, and why private givers now hold the key to keeping global lifelines open. The "CARE in Action" podcast is sponsored by CC Real.

Was macht die ADA? Andrea Barschdorf-Hager spricht in Folge #156 mit Bernd Brünner, M.A.I.S., Geschäftsführer der Austrian Development Agency, über globale Verantwortung, Entwicklungshilfe-Mythen & warum wir über 0,3% mehr reden müssen. Unterschätzen wir Österreichs globale Vernetzung? Der „CARE in Action"-Podcast wird gesponsert von CC Real

Was bedeutet es, eine "Halbe Katoffl" zu sein? Andrea Barschdorf-Hager spricht in Folge #155 mit Frank Joung (Halbe Katoffl Podcast) über das Leben zwischen Kulturen, Identität & die Notwendigkeit, durch die Augen anderer zu sehen. Ein Plädoyer für mehr Empathie. Der „CARE in Action"-Podcast wird gesponsert von CC Real.