Using Technology to Prevent Crisis, Not Just Respond to It

In this International Women’s Day special, Julie Bishop speaks with Sarah Flambard, founder of the charity We Are Here, about how technology can help people find support before they reach crisis. Sarah and her volunteer team are developing a simple but powerful digital tool - an offline-accessible map designed to help people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, quickly locate nearby support services without needing mobile data, an account, or personal information. Their mission is simple but transformative: turn visibility into prevention because in many cases, support already exists but people just can’t find it early enough. This conversation also reflects this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain.” Sarah and the entire We Are Here team are volunteers, bringing together expertise from law, data, technology and marketing to create something that can genuinely change outcomes for people facing homelessness. Julie and Sarah discuss: Why homelessness is often invisible until it becomes a crisis How simple, accessible technology can help people find support sooner Designing digital tools that work in stressful, low-connectivity situations How volunteer-powered innovation can create real social impact Why prevention is often more powerful than building new services A powerful conversation about technology, compassion and the impact of people coming together to create change. If you’d like to support the work of We Are Here, you can contact Sarah on LinkedIn or by email [email protected] You can also connect with Julie, Host & CEO IT Naturally on LinkedIn. Visit the IT Naturally websiteFollow IT Naturally on LinkedInConnect with Julie on LinkedIn