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The menopause is something half the world’s population goes through. But despite this, it’s still not much talked about - and in some places, remains…
3 years, 3 months ago
Fighting corruption in schools
Paraguay, like much of the world, has a problem with corruption. But a project in the country is trying to change that, by starting with the next gen…
3 years, 3 months ago
The hidden powers of bacteria
Many people associate bacteria with dirt and disease. But a lot of bacteria are good for us. And scientists around the world are using them to help …
3 years, 3 months ago
Work: Access for all
La Casa de Carlota isn’t like most workplaces. The design studio, based in Barcelona, Spain, employs creatives who have intellectual disabilities, au…
3 years, 4 months ago
Kangaroo care for premature babies
Premature babies often need a lot of expensive specialised care - but that isn’t always available. So, doctors in Colombia are teaching mothers to lo…
3 years, 4 months ago
Sports fan solutions
Football in Germany had a big problem with violent, racist, far-right supporters. But a social innovation, organised and run by fans, has been credit…
3 years, 4 months ago
The people fixing childcare
A good childcare system is essential in most modern economies. Yet in many countries, childcare is only available to the wealthy, and the burden of c…
3 years, 4 months ago
Stopping harassment on public transport
Harassment and violence on public transport is a global issue. We look at initiatives aiming to make commuting safer.
In Indonesia, we take a ride on …
3 years, 4 months ago
Endometriosis: The search for solutions
Reporter Rosie Blunt spent years getting help for her endometriosis - a condition which has symptoms including debilitating pain and infertility.
She'…
3 years, 5 months ago
Challenging attitudes to disability
Across the African continent, people with disabilities are often stigmatised. The discrimination they face can impact their ability to go to school, …
3 years, 5 months ago