Ariel Porath: Simplifying Access to Vital Public Benefits Through Automation

Feb 29, 2024 Posted by: Anushree Nande Ariel Porath,  SDG 1,  USA,  Washington D.C.

Ariel: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Were you aware that every year in the US, more than 100 million people qualify for public benefits like Medicaid for health care and SNAP for food access? To qualify for benefits, people must provide documents proving their financial eligibility. The struggle to collect this paperwork from banks, employers, and government records causes millions to lose access to these essential benefits. Impactica builds technology solutions that automate the collection of financial documents and data required for enrollment.

Divya Iyer: Spreading Indian Culture and Moral Values Through Stories

Feb 29, 2024 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Divya Iyer,  Germany,  SDG 10,  SDG 11,  SDG 3,  SDG 4,  SDG 5

Div: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Monki Tox focuses on exposing children to Indian culture and moral values through stories in English and various Indian languages, to enhance their value system and improve mental health and character. Through various well-thought-out features, it reduces screen time, and advocates sound character-building, inclusiveness, and equality. This, in turn, helps to enhance brain development, art appreciation, creativity, physical activity, and bonding with nature in children.

Joe Titus: Providing Every Kid With Easy and Affordable Access to Physical Education

Feb 28, 2024 Posted by: Anushree Nande Joe Titus,  NY,  SDG 3,  USA

Joe: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Did you know that kids from lower-income families are far less likely to be active and twice as likely to be obese?