Bookstores as Civic Centers
The indie bookstore movement believes the future of bookstores lies in their ability to serve as thriving community spaces.
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Growing the Green Workforce
Chicago-based nonprofit Openlands created an arborist apprenticeship program to train the next generation of arborists to maintain the city’s urban forest.
A School of Indigenous Knowledge
The Tat Sat Community Academy tackles Uganda’s education crisis with a curriculum that emphasizes practical job skills, financial literacy, and cultural knowledge.
TV for Africa’s Deaf Community
Signs TV Uganda offers programming by deaf broadcasters that is also interpreted in sign to serve Africa’s growing, yet underserved, hearing-impaired demographic.
Inclusive Mentorship
A yearlong mentorship program teaches leadership and independent living skills to young disabled women.
Gamifying Insulin Injections
Thumy’s insulin kit helps children feel confident and comfortable administering their own medication.
Unlocking Africa’s Human Potential
A change-management program on human resources development aimed at mid-career professionals is helping African companies expand.
The Fungi Underground
A network of scientists seeks to make the ecosystem of mycorrhizal fungi visible for their conservation.
Lifesaving Telemedicine
Telemedicine allows people the lifesaving care that they need after the fall of Roe.
Good Overfishing
Good overfishing removes an invasive species from Mexico rivers and creates jobs.