Human Trafficking is the Illegal trade in human beings for various forms of work or labour including begging, domestic work, prostitution, organ harvesting, etc. Why this matters here in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world Every year, the world faces the scourge of human trafficking which traumatizes…

Every year, hundreds of children’s publishers produce millions of wonderful books for kids. But here’s the problem. Most people in the world can’t afford them. This is what Bushel and Peck Books are setting out to solve. Consider these facts: In low-income neighbourhoods, there’s an average of just…

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Chatterbox is building an online language learning service powered by refugee talent. Chatterbox connects the problem of underutilised refugee talent with an opportunity in the demand for their language skills. We train and employ displaced people to teach their native languages in the booming…

Boroume (“We Can”) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce food waste and to fight malnutrition in Greece by directly linking all kinds of food donors and food donations to local charities. Since 2012, under the leadership of Alex Theodoridis, Boroume has saved & offered more than 28…

As today’s world increasingly lives online, one challenge is to capture the spirit of grassroots environmental activism for the next generation. One of those developments is ethical consumerism and the belief that companies cannot continue to prosper at the expense of planet and society. Today’s…

In this article the team from Startup Societies explore how to quickstart communities by providing the means for a place to start developing new ideas and approaches to governance and government. Government: A very poor product The World Bank claims that just over half of all wealth in the world is…

When most people think about investments, owning sustainable forests as a means of growing wealth reliably over time doesn’t usually come to mind. Yet there has been growing recognition amongst discerning investors, that forests offer a plethora of unique benefits, which include real, stable returns…

Nuala Murphy is the founder and CEO of Moment Health, an organisation on a mission to support new families everywhere to take a moment, take care and take control of their mental health. Moment Health’s newly launch app is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play: What is Moment…

Plastic Whale is the first professional plastic fishing company in the world and they turn the collected plastics into stunning furniture. They aim to “create economic value from plastic waste, involving as many people as possible”. In the last year, they’ve launched a furniture range, have a fleet…

“I’d like to give back” is something people often say. Giving makes you feel good; it’s very simple. Charity donation has traditionally been the main route but it’s now widely understood that putting a coin in a donation box doesn’t give that vital emotional connection to the cause. This is why the…

Ministry of Waste tackles ocean-bound and beach plastics in Indonesia. Connecting local disadvantaged communities to global leaders of sustainability and waste industry innovators to turn waste into revenue. Founded in 2018 by Samanta Skrivere , Ministry of Waste connects disadvantaged and polluted…

“I’m not leaving this toilet until we pre-sell $50,000 of product” So vowed Simon Griffiths, Co-founder of Who Gives A Crap on launching their IndieGoGo campaign. That gets attention. And the story has all the classic hallmarks of never giving up. It all started when Simon, and his Co-Founders,…

Responsible 100 is a corporate responsibility management tool that enables any business or organisation to improve its responsibility performance – for its own benefit and for the benefit of society. It is also a community seeking to foment a ‘race to the top’ in business – where doing good…

Our eighth SDG Network MeetUp , hosted by Global Action Plan, was an inspirational and engaging gathering with helpful advice and interesting Q&A around the theme of starting a social enterprise, as social female entrepreneurs Kathy Wong ( Moeloco and Crazy Dreamers TV show ), Sophie Andre ( Elysia…

Having wet, cold feet is undeniably miserable. Yet for homeless people, it’s a daily reality, and one that left untreated, can result in a number of nasty health conditions. Ex serviceman Ian Northcott, also known as the busking bobby (check out the video on youtube !) knew he wanted to do something…

Home / Action / Switch To Renewable Energy Suppliers For the first time ever, renewable energy provided over 50% of the UK’s energy in June 2017. With the ever increasingly supply and improving technology of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro and biomass), clean energy is fast becoming the new…

We’ve all seen the devastating images of the wildfires in California: the U.S. Forest Service estimated that 1 million acres have been burned in California wildfires in 2018. These fires have been a call to action for Lasha Kvantalian, the founder of Treespond : an online platform for personalised…

Clean water changes lives, especially for women & young girls. It saves hours walking each day. It means better health and an increase in school attendance. Families can then invest time into earning money and creating small businesses. Everyone has the peace of mind that the water they are using is…

Dan Barry is the founder of Marc Skid, LLC, a cheeky, eco-friendly underwear brand owner with a passion for giving back. Made with the finest cotton, Organic Pima, and with a recycled water bottle in each waistband, Marc Skid underwear is dedicated to the betterment of the world and its people. The…

London is a much friendlier city when you have a Londoner by your side. At the time of the Grenfell Tower fire, Londoners of all creeds and colours got together. But why wait for a crisis? Anneke Elwes, founder of HostNation, tells us how her life was transformed by befriending Abu from Sudan.…

By asking for non plastic straws when eating out you can make a small but high impact difference to the amount of plastic waste we create. Most of us love a plastic straw, an ever-present accompaniment to our glass of coke, orange juice, cocktails or other cold drink. Throughout our long history…

Amazing Women Global is a coaching and training company which also showcases the stories of ordinary women doing amazing things through a bi-annual awards ceremony. It was founded by Roz Thornton in 2016. The mission of Amazing Women Global is to empower women to be the best version of themselves…

Sintala Design are creating beautiful products made from 100% solid wood, but here’s the catch: all of the wood is only taken from fallen trees, prunings or anything left over from other manufacturing processes. This is a great initiative and will no doubt attract a lot of support. Rodrigo Aranda is…

Sam Harris is a deep thinker. His Waking Up podcast has become a regular go-to place for me when I’m doing a long drive. And it was there I listened to Johann Hari talking about his new book, Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions. The title says it…

Meet Bermondsey Street Bees! They’re championing artisan honey, beekeeping and sustainable food in the heart of London. Chatting with Sarah Wyndham Lewis about Bermondsey Street Bees was a joy; her commitment to creating a truly artisan product stands out and passion for bees is infectious. This is…

How do you tackle plastic pollution, material waste and social isolation in one fell swoop? That’s a problem that Jordyn de Boer and Tania Potts are helping to solve, fuelled by a burning desire to tackle plastic pollution at its source. Initially, they decided that, providing people with reusable…

Have you ever wondered, every time you buy a greetings card, what the cost is? Prices vary enormously but the half decent ones are upwards of a £2. But, what’s the real cost? Not to your pocket, but to the planet. Unless the card is recycled, or from sustainable sources, who is also paying for your…

“Ask the question “how are you?” and mean it. Genuinely ask how someone is and be prepared to have a conversation with them if they are not Fine / Ok / Good / Alright. This is basic human connection” – Rob,Stephenson, Founder of Inside Out As Rob says, everyone has mental health and normalising the…

It’s been ten months since Hurricane Maria put Puerto Rico’s crumbling infrastructure in the international news. As life returns to normal for the locals, the headlines fade but the hard work of preventing another catastrophe has not yet begun. Humanitarian organizations were quick to focus on…

We all have the ability to help mitigate climate change. One major way can be eating less meat and animal products – it’s estimated that livestock farming is responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse emissions , that’s largest than the total emissions of all the world’s transport. Food production…

Home / Action / Install Solar Panels Solar panels can be install on roofs and other outside surfaces to generate electricity and heat by capturing sunlight. Most solar panels will still generate energy on a cloudy day. Installing solar panels on your roof can bring many benefits: It is better for…

“Becoming a mentor to a young people is a great way to make a difference. You have advice you can share and help set a young person on the right path.” – Victoria, Iconic Steps Mentoring a young person can be a very rewarding experience and can make a world of difference to a young person. Mentoring…