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Society IndiaSouth Indian Women Draw Maps to Their Business Success with Flour
Women in Tamil Nadu, South India have been using their skills in Kolam art – traditional drawings made with rice flour on the front entrances of homes – to sketch maps that help them decide where to set up their business.
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Society USASilicon Valley is on a 500-Million-Dollar Mission to Preserve Local Farmland
Santa Clara County, where the famous Silicon Valley – home to tech giants such as Apple, Facebook and Google – is located, is planning to preserve 12,000 acres of farmland to secure its future in agriculture and help local farmers.
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Society KenyaKenyan Families Cut Poverty with Better Communication Between Women and Men
Counties across Kenya have been fighting traditional gender restrictions, encouraging equality, boosting economy and reducing climate impacts thanks to a learning system encouraging men to wash dishes and women to manage finances.
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Society FinlandFinns and Tourists Now Have an App to Ask: How Big Is My Carbon Footprint?
A service on the MyHelsinki website, Think Sustainably, is testing out a low-carbon ratings system to make it easier for locals in Finland’s capital city to choose eco-friendly places for food, shopping and entertainment.
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Health IndiaTraumatized After Floods and Landslides, Victims Now Get Mental Help in Southern India
Victims facing trauma due to floods and landslides in the Indian state of Kerala are now receiving community-based care, thanks to authorities and health experts stepping in to bring psychosocial support closer to those in need.
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Society Sri LankaSri Lankan Politics Swing to Human Rights Policies, Recognizing Women Voters
Sri Lankan politicians are turning to female voters in what is seen as a generational shift, as they make promises to provide free pads in schools, childcare for working women and improved women’s – as well as LGBTQ+ – rights.
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