Stories
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Shift the narrative to transform the system
In a world that seems increasingly polarized, full of tensions, we create a sense of comfort by constantly seeking confirmation of our preconceived notions of reality. In this way, we…
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She’s determined to change the industry through philanthropy
H&M Foundation’s new Global Manager, Anna Gedda, has over fifteen years of practice from the fashion and textile industry, experience in how to make brave strategies come to life and…
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383,250,000. Bengaluru’s Happy Number song celebrates invaluable recyclers
Every year, informal waste pickers prevent more than 38 million kilos of waste from ending up in landfills. The Happy Number song is a collaboration between BBC Media Action and…
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Equipping a new generation of garment workers in Bangladesh
Facing the increasing use of automation and digitalization within the garment industry, there is an urgent need to create a skilled female workforce to save jobs and create new job…
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Girls get equal and breaking taboos
Today is the International Day of the Girl. So, let’s talk about the importance of education of girls. We can celebrate that more girls are getting access to school but…
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Using the sun and AI to produce greener nylon
Nylon is popular in the fashion industry, not only for hosiery which may what first comes to mind, but also for blouses, dresses, tights, underwear, raincoats, swimwear and more. However,…
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Reaching positive change through photo exhibition
Education should be available to everyone. Regardless of who you are, we’re you’re from and if you have a disability or not. As part of our project with Save the…
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First ever TEDx event in a refugee camp
The world’s first TEDx event in a refugee camp will take place at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in the Kenyan northern county of Turkana on June 9, 2018. The TEDx…
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“This project has made a significant difference in the lives of children”
Pia Rebello Britto, UNICEF Chief of Early Childhood Development, reflects on the achievements of the first phase of the Global Program for Education, aiming to reach children with the nurturing…