Wunderkid: Greeting cards that support young artists

For every card purchased, a portion goes to the tuition fund.

Online retailer ASOS to ban cashmere, mohair, and silk

A positive move for animal welfare.

Chayn: Using technology to fight domestic violence

Tech-facilitated support platform helps women take action against abusive relationships.

McDonald’s to switch to paper straws in UK

McDonald’s will be switching to paper straws following customer campaign.

Little Forest: Film Review

Junichi Mori’s meditation on life’s purpose is a genuine tour de force.

Paraguay certified malaria-free by WHO

Paraguay becomes the next American nation after Cuba to gain this status.

Orange Sky: Free laundry and conversations for the homeless

This Australian free mobile laundry service is the first in the world.

First-ever TEDx event at refugee camp in Kenya

Refugees shared stories of resilience and creativity in Kakuma camp.

4 films that depict mental illness the right way

These films truthfully present the realities of the disease.

Women with common breast cancer may safely skip chemo

This new breakthrough could prove to be life-altering.

The Picha Project: Empowering refugees in Malaysia

Turning cooking skills into a source of stable income.

50 nations take action against plastic pollution

United Nations reveals that more than 50 nations are curbing plastic pollution.