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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.
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Society United KingdomColdplay and Massive Attack Become Trendsetters in Eco-Friendly Gigs
British bands have been stepping up to do what they can for the environment. Coldplay, for example, won’t be touring to promote its new album, and Massive Attack is urging the music industry to work together on planning greener concerts.
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Society Kenya“Bitcoin” for the Poor to Boost Business Opportunities in Kenya
Communities in disaster-prone Kenya have been heavily lacking cash, let alone keeping track of who owes what, to pay for each other’s useful skills and produce. Now a new project is working on a technology-based solution, with blockchain-backed “local currencies”, just like the well-known Bitcoin.
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Society USATask Force Founded to Protect Native American Women and Children from Crimes
In the United States, Native American women and girls have experienced violence in outrageous rates. Calling their situation “heartbreaking”, President Donald Trump has stepped up and launched a task force to help protect indigenous women and children.