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Society United KingdomBosses and Activists Agree: Businesses Need to Focus on People’s Well-Being, Not Only Profits
An annual conference in London, England last month brought together business leaders and activists, urging companies to think beyond profit and highlighting the importance of social responsibility.
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Technology USAOne Drop of Water and 10 Seconds of Time Could Transform Coffee Farmers’ Lives
Coffee farmers around the world have been struggling with extreme weather and fluctuating prices. But an invention powered by artificial intelligence aims to transform their earnings and enrich their soil – and it’s as small as a business card.
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Society USA“You Are the Most Powerful Beings in the World,” New Miss Universe Tells Young Girls
The New Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, described by the Jury as “a proud advocate for natural beauty” – is the first black woman in years to win that title. And she took the stage to promote girls' power.
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Society AfghanistanAfghanistan’s War-Torn Kabul Comes Back to Life – Slowly but Steadily
The old town of Kabul in Afghanistan has been ravaged by war for decades, but relief efforts have been progressively turning the Old City around: homes and cultural artifacts are being restored, and the economy is steadily picking up.
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Society United KingdomHelen Mirren, Will Smith and Brian Cox Camp at “World’s Big Sleep Out”
An international event called the “World’s Big Sleep Out” has people camping out in sleeping bags to help raise cash for homeless causes – with celebrities participating in the fight against the growing global homelessness.
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Society BoliviaBolivia’s Communities Welcome New Jobs and Roads in Blossoming Society
Bolivia, the second-poorest nation in South America, has seen many improvements over the past decade: middle-class communities in urban and rural towns are being offered more local job opportunities, upgraded infrastructure and running water in homes, to name a few.
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Society FranceIn France the Postman Now Rings Once a Week at Elders’ Doors – Just to Check How Things Are
France is innovatively addressing the needs of its nation’s elderly people: postal service mail workers are being paid to check in on lonely seniors each week, after which they send updates to relatives.