{"podcast":{"title":"Logistics with Purpose","slug":"logistics-with-purpose-4686659","podcast_index_feed_id":4686659,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/logistics-with-purpose/","website_url":"https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6b3fc5c4-3933-46cc-a965-c56dd663d0f7/_WCYVF6fOWBLqpu2zNcCXTG1.jpeg","author":"Supply Chain Now","episode_count":157,"summary":"The Logistics with Purpose series spotlights and celebrates organizations around the world who are dedicated to creating a positive impact. Co-hosted by representatives from Supply Chain Now and Vector Global Logistics, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the origin stories, change-making progress, and future plans of organizations who are actively making a difference. If you or your company want not just a dose of inspiration, but to learn by example, you won’t want to miss a single episode.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T14:21:04.158604+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659"},"episode":{"title":"Inside Humanitarian Logistics in Ukraine","slug":"inside-humanitarian-logistics-in-ukraine","published_at":"2026-01-15T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/inside-humanitarian-logistics-in-ukraine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659","url":"https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b29dae5e-3f04-4a7d-b688-73d42015a4b1.mp3","summary":"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. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Hayley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-smith-13361477/ Learn more about Lifting Hands International: https://www.lhi.org/ Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/ Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen","meta_description":"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 Li…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3521,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/episodes/inside-humanitarian-logistics-in-ukraine/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/inside-humanitarian-logistics-in-ukraine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}