What does it take to deliver hope in the middle of crisis? In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose®, we spotlight the life-changing work of Lifting Hands International, a humanitarian organization providing critical aid to displaced communities around the world — with a focused lens on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Hayley Smith, Founder and Director of Lifting Hands International, and Ihor Tereshchenko, the organization’s Ukraine Director. Together, they share deeply personal origin stories, the realities of operating humanitarian logistics in conflict zones, and the profound role that community-driven aid plays in restoring dignity and hope. This episode goes beyond headlines to explore: The logistical complexities of delivering aid in active conflict zones Why local partnerships and community trust are essential to humanitarian success The often-overlooked role of mental health support for displaced individuals How everyday people can take meaningful action to support global humanitarian efforts At its core, this conversation is a reminder that logistics isn’t just about moving goods — it’s about moving humanity forward. Every effort matters, and every listener has the power to contribute to positive change.   This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter,…

Between them, Alvaro Lopes and Scott Dubin have almost 40 years of experience managing projects that involve complex logistical considerations and nuances. Lopes is a Private Sector Engagement Program & Solution support lead with VillageReach, a non-profit global health innovator that builds responsive primary healthcare systems that deliver health products and services to the most-under-reached. Dubin, meanwhile, serves as a Supply Chain, Private Sector Engagement Advisor with The Global Fund, one of the largest financiers of public health projects in the world. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, as part of the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series, the duo reflect on the variables and challenges that define their workloads on a daily basis – as you can imagine, they encounter a tremendous variety of scenarios and stakeholders from many corners of the world. During the conversation, Lopes and Dubin touch on several specific topics. This includes: Coordinating public and private sector stakeholders to ensure health products reach everyone. The importance of human resources and plugging gaps in countries’ supply chain expertise. The role of logistics outsourcing in the public health sphere. What partners can do (government, private, donors, and implementing partners) to make outsourced logistics successful in Africa