Loving Imperfections
Did you know that most fruit and vegetables don't make it to grocery stores because they look weird? This Spanish social project on the other hand, embraces the ugly side of produce.
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Egypt's canine guardian
Do you know how badly dogs are treated in Egypt? So far Engy has rescued 800 injured animals through her organization 'CART' that saves street dogs.
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A dental haven for kids
As a child in Palestine, going to the dentist can be a scary experience, as the dentists' tools can remind them of the sounds of bombs. But Rasha came up with an ingenious way to get kids to say 'aaah' and enjoy their dental check-up.
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It's World Left-handers Day! Here are some facts to celebrate
Did you know that in ancient Rome lefties were considered sinister? Here's how things have turned around for these previously shunned people.
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Skateboarding towards equality
Skateboarding is about falling and getting back up again. It's about pushing yourself and becoming stronger. And now thanks to 'Make Life Skate Life' it's also being used to tackle gender discrimination and empower women in Morocco.
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Women in Congress: Meet the Winners
This year's US midterm elections were incredible. Not only did the Democrats regain the House, but a record number of women were elected to Congress. Meet the women who'll change history.
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Life after earthquake: An epic pay it forward
After Enrico's restaurant was destroyed by the Italian earthquake, another restaurant owner decided to change his life.
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4 real life psychology hacks to score you a valentine!
Going to be on your own this Valentines? Have no fear, here are 4 scientifically proven psychology hacks to score you that guy or gal.
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How shoeshining (and Sicilians) are making a comeback
More than 100 applicants, only 15 positions. In Sicily, where the unemployment is at 22 percent, a few openings for a once forgotten job is giving the old art of shoeshining new life.
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Why this African town worships the POTUS
The small town of Kogelo, Kenya is the birthplace of President Obama's father and the people couldn't be more proud of their hometown hero. Along with the rest of the world, they too must say goodbye.
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Riding the ice pastures: Yakutian horse breeders
Deep in Siberia, one man's sole mission is to sustain the gorgeous Yakutian horses that roam the land... and he is one of the last to do it.
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#Firstworldproblems: WhatsApp addiction is real
Vanesa spent 16 hours on Whatsapp every day until her addiction reached a breaking point. After rehab, she has a lot to say about the allure of the app.
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Good news: 3 uplifting transgender stories this week
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility and with all the struggles the trans community must go through, here are 3 refreshingly positive stories from this week.
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A bright idea to break the silence: girls in difficulty
If opening your mouth can get you in trouble... maybe you don't have to. Kenya's most vulnerable girls have a confidential outlet in the form of these tiny wooden boxes.
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Wheels that heal: South Africa's emotional ambulance
In South Africa, admitting to needing therapy means killing your social life. This is why a man is secretly helping kids as a 'taxi therapist.'
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Rescuing history: The book surgeon
With her passion for restoring old books, Ana Jessen is conserving Spain's' history for future generations.
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The punk band spreading the word of Islam in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim population, a punk band are singing about a very unusual topic.
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A trade we trust: Farmers are taking back their power
Fed up of losing money to the middleman, two brothers in India decided to take action by creating a space for farmers to connect directly with their customers.
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Born to be wild: Rescuing Russia's pet wolves
In Moscow, two women have built a special rehabilitation center to rescue domesticated wolves that have been abandoned by their owners.
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Chess for life: A way to survive in the slum
Robert believes that everyone deserve a chance to shine, this is why he brought chess into the slums of Uganda, changing the lives of many kids.
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Reality is just a point of view: Freedom through art
Chinese artist, Haiping Guo, has dedicated his life to helping people affected by psychological disorders to express themselves through art.
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A cop, a taser, and a big mistake
This just released footage from Thanksgiving proves not everyone had a happy holiday.
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The voice of resistance in Palestine is an 11-year-old
Janna is young, ambitious, fearless, stubborn and dreams of a better world for her people. She became a journalist at the age of seven and never looked back.
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This green grandpa is the new Leonardo da Vinci
Meet Bruno, the Italian grandpa who's dedicating the rest of his life to the creation of the world's first electricity-free amusement park.
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A Portuguese Transformer Group Bridges Social Differences
Joana is dedicated to improving peoples' lives through teaching. And anything goes. From skating to <a href="https://rumble.com/v49625-knitting-and-crochet-club-honors-dr.-martin-luther-king-jr.-by-making-gifts.html" target="_blank">knitting</a>, if you have a skill then you're welcome to join the transformers and improve social conditions in Portugal.
In Portugal, there is still a lot of social difference, and in fact, there are two parallel realities. And there is a possibility for all of this to change and this is what Joana Moreira, a 28 year-old from Portugal and her team are doing every day. She is calling herself a ‘transformer’.
Transformers use their skills to make a difference. They consider every skill a superpower and that super power can be translated as cooking, skating, rollerblading, swimming. All you have to do is share that super power with a group of apprentices.
Their apprentices are mostly people in difficult situations. She is part of a national voluntary movement where people apply to be <a href="https://rumble.com/v3vutn-boy-shows-off-impressive-transformers-halloween-costume.html" target="_blank">transformers</a>. The volunteers have one weekend of compulsory training and then they start teaching once a week. Through activities, the Transformers try to fix social problems in the community and they have determined that their efforts pay off – they can see payback.
What is this payback? All the apprentice groups, throughout the year, have to identify a social problem that bothers them and find a way to fix it. Joana’s main motivation in the process is actually being with the kids and seeing the difference they are making.
This project shouldn’t be limited to Portugal; it should be implemented all over the world.
Joana’s wish as a transformer is to reach that moment when you forget you are volunteering to help change lives because it’s changing yours.
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