Rose: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. Imagine a world where everyone, even in the most remote villages, can get the right diagnosis. That’s what we’re working on! Right now, many people in Sub-Saharan Africa get very sick from diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, and cervical cancer. It’s hard for them to get the right and timely diagnosis because there aren’t enough doctors to examine the samples under a microscope. We’re using artificial intelligence (AI) to help! We’re training computers to recognize the tiny parasites by showing them many pictures of these parasites. Once the computer learns to recognize these patterns, it can help doctors diagnose diseases more quickly and accurately. This will help people in rural areas get the right treatment faster and feel better.
Sid: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! It turns out that 80% of a person's income can be determined by their country of birth and their parents' income. That's a very unjust world for many people. IDinsight works to reduce this inequality. The way we do it is by using data, technology, and algorithms to amplify the impact of other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and developing-country governments. This might involve better decision-making, improving efficiency through technology, or creating new services.
Aidan: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. Our work tackles the critical challenge of ensuring that every child, regardless of circumstances, acquires foundational literacy and numeracy skills. This is crucial because an estimated 600 million children worldwide will not acquire these skills. We provide an open digital platform designed to enable governments and support all stakeholders—students, teachers, trainers, and administrators—enabling cost-effective, scalable, and impactful education solutions. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, we aim to close the global learning gap and build a future where every child thrives through education.
