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Society USA

17. June 2020

Fashion 2020: Invisible Models on Virtual Runways

COVID-19 may have cancelled this year’s New York Fashion Week, but one designer came up with a high-tech alternative to show off her new collection: a livestream 3D fashion show featuring “invisible models” on the catwalk.

Heroes

Heroes India

15. June 2020

“I’ll Help You Get Back Home,” Bollywood Star Tells Stranded Migrants

Bollywood star Sonu Sood is helping thousands of migrants across India return home after being left stranded and workless amid the coronavirus lockdown. Instead of the dreadfully long journeys by foot or bike, the actor puts them on a bus, train, or plane.

Society

Society Ethiopia

14. June 2020

Corona: Shelter, Healthcare, and Food for Homeless Child Beggars

Authorities and charities have been sending thousands of homeless children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to shelters since March, in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

Health

Health Bangladesh

13. June 2020

Cloths Factories Set Up Lab to Test Workers for COVID-19

A test lab has been set up for garment workers in Bangladesh that can test up to 180 samples a day for COVID-19 infections – with another two laboratories also expected to open soon to further expand testing capacities.

Health

Health USA

13. June 2020

Corona: Social Distancing Cut Flu Season Down by Six Weeks!

This year’s influenza season was predicted to be the most severe in decades – but thanks to the coronavirus lockdowns and social distancing measures, it has instead ended six weeks earlier than expected.

Society

Society Brazil

12. June 2020

Rap Stars Fight Child Labour in Brazil

With officials in Brazil concerned that COVID-19 will lead to increased child labor, labor authorities have responded with a national campaign to raise awareness that will feature weekly podcast, videos – and a rap song!

Health

Health United Kingdom

11. June 2020

Scientists Close to Find Corona Vaccine Want to Make Sure the Poorest Get It, Too

A team of scientists in the UK is developing a COVID-19 vaccine, but if they succeed, they won’t be partnering with any pharmaceutical giant. Instead, they’ve set up a social enterprise to guarantee access to the world’s poorest.

Society

Society Ethiopia

10. June 2020

Corona: Camels (Yes, Camels!) Carry School Books to Children to Keep Them Learning

Schools across Ethiopia closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the education of over 26 million children. But one charity came up with a plan to keep children educated: send camels to remote villages to distribute storybooks!

Heroes

Heroes India

8. June 2020

15-Year-Old Girl Bikes Her Injured Father Home – 700 Miles Away

When young Jyoti Kumari and her jobless father found themselves 700 miles away from home, the 15-year-old pedaled across the country to their hometown – with her injured dad in the back of the $20 bike.

Technology

Technology USA

8. June 2020

“Digital Twins” for Cities Help Planners Make Them Better

COVID-19 has prompted the acceleration of new technologies in cities looking to improve sustainability, using the likes of virtual reality as tools that can be utilized to better prepare and deal with future health crises.