Society
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Society Afghanistan24. June 2020No Work in Lockdown? Help Us Prevent the Next Crisis!
The coronavirus lockdown in Afghanistan left many without work. In response, the government stepped up to keep the economy running while tackling climate issues – employing 40,000 jobless workers to help save the city from a water crisis.
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Technology Sierra Leone22. June 2020This Game Teaches Kids About Sex, Trying to Reduce Unwanted Pregnancies During COVID-19
The coronavirus lockdown in Sierra Leone could likely increase the number of unwanted pregnancies, say experts. To tackle this issue, an international charity has created an interactive sex education app to provide the youth with reliable information and support.
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Society USA20. June 2020Highest Court in USA Gives More Workplace Protection to LGBT+ Community
A decision ruled by the U.S. Supreme Court that the LGBT+ community are legally protected from discrimination is likely to bring on some massive changes, say experts, such as ending a ban on trans soldiers serving in the military.
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Technology USA19. June 2020While Library Is Closed, Kids Get Their Books by Drone
When libraries in Virginia, USA closed due to COVID-19, one middle school librarian couldn’t get her mind off how she could keep kids reading – and she successfully pitched her solution to a tech company: deliver books by drone!
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Environment Germany18. June 2020Eat Our City, Germans Tell Locals and Tourists – Which They Do!
Andernach, Germany has become known as an “edible city” following a decade-long project aimed at planting fruits, vegetables, and herbs in green spaces instead of decorative plants like tulips – and locals can freely take whatever their hands can carry!
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Society UAE18. June 2020Muslim Country Launches Its First Food Delivery Service for Jews
The United Arab Emirates is increasingly encouraging coexistence between cultures, with its newest move towards becoming a global model for tolerance involving Jewish eats: for the very first time in the Muslim nation, a licensed delivery service is offering Kosher food!
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Environment USA18. June 2020From Kindergarten to Graduation: Kids in New Jersey Now Have “Climate Change” in School
For the first time in the United States of America, New Jersey’s State Board of Education has implemented new guidelines that will require students to learn about climate change from kindergarten all the way through graduation.
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