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Health Bangladesh25. December 2022Survival Rates Shoot up, for Both Babies and Their Mamas
Since gaining its independence 50 years ago, Bangladesh saw its infant mortality rate decline by 85%, an unprecedented success that encourages the authorities to go above and beyond to further reduce the mortality rate among infants, mothers, and young children in the following years.
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Society Cambodia15. December 2022Celebrating Decades of Demining, and Giving Millions a New Place to Call Home
Cambodia held a two-day event celebrating the 30th anniversary of the country’s effort to rid its land of mines and explosive remnants of war, encouraging the population to take pride in this national achievement whilst teaching them about the past.
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Society Sierra Leone13. December 2022Investing in the Future, by Investing in Education
West African country Sierra Leone has decided to invest a quarter of its budget on education for all children, as it is perceived as the key to the nation’s development and prosperity - and since 2018, more than a million kids have found their way to…
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Society Bangladesh9. December 2022Young Refugees Educate Their Families to Fight Climate Change
Young Rohingya refugees living in Kutupalong, the largest and most densely populated settlement located in Bangladesh, are being trained on environmental issues, empowering them to make a difference by finding solutions and applying them.
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Society South Korea7. December 2022Zero Food Waste Across the Nation: Achieved!
South Korea has adopted a mandatory composting scheme almost ten years ago, and today, food waste is virtually inexistant thanks to an easy-to-use and accessible pickup system doubled with policies to curb waste at the source.
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Society The Netherlands5. December 2022Want to Be a More Bike-Friendly City? There’s an Online Course for You!
An online course is now available that explains the transformation of Amsterdam’s transportation infrastructure, to help other cities bring cycling to the top of the mobility chain - for a healthier and greener way to go from point A to point B.
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