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Society Pakistan

26. April 2020

Muslim “Charity Tax” Helps Those Hit by Corona Crisis

Pakistanis in Karachi are offering charity such as food and money to those who lost jobs during the COVID-19 outbreak, asking nothing in return except for a prayer that the pandemic ends soon.

Society

Society Italy

22. April 2020

Call a Rowing Boat: Free Home Delivery to the Elderly in Venice

A non-profit organization in Venice, Italy is rowing their boats across the city to deliver food and supplies to seniors and those too vulnerable to shop directly for themselves.

Animals

Animals China

17. April 2020

Shenzhen Takes Cats and Dogs off the Menu for Its 12 Million Residents

Shenzen, China's 6th largest city with 12.2 million inhabitants, is banning the breeding, sale and consumption of wild animals, and went one step further in its new legislation: eating cat and dog meat will be prohibited, too.

Society

Society Australia

12. April 2020

Special Supermarket Hour for the Elderly and Disabled to Shop in Peace

Supermarkets in Australia are opening their doors early exclusively for the elderly and those with disabilities, to help them find what they need in peace during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Society

Society India

3. April 2020

Government Cash Helps Widows, Elderly and Disabled Women First in India

The Indian government has announced its plans to help hundreds of millions of women affected by the impacts of the coronavirus lockdown – especially those already living with little to no income and limited healthcare.

Society

Society South Africa

27. March 2020

“My Hands Are My Tractor” City Farmers Say and Tackle Food Insecurity

Urban farmers in South Africa’s biggest city, Johannesburg, are stepping in to tackle the rapid urbanization by finding land and space to grow fresh produce and help feed their community.

Society

Society UAE

27. March 2020

Corona Shut Down: Cinema Staff Now Works in Supermarkets

While entertainment facilities are shut down in the Arab world due to the coronavirus outbreak, staff are being retrained to help supermarkets with the increasing demand as people stock up at home.

Society

Society USA

18. March 2020

Corona: Disneyland Closes Gates – but Food Will Not Be Lost

After the new coronavirus led Disney to shut down its parks, Disneyland Resort in California, U.S. announced its plans to donate all its excess food while the park is closed.

Society

Society USA

12. March 2020

Get Your Lettuce from Space – You Won’t Know the Difference

A study has found that Earth lettuce and space lettuce are almost exactly the same, making them a delicious, nutritious source of fresh food for astronauts in comparison to packaged alternatives.

Technology

Technology Europe

10. March 2020

You Can Buy Dinner for Next Year Now – Directly From the Farmer (And More Cool Ideas for Greener Foods)

European supermarkets are looking to innovative apps and blockchains that could bring in more customers seeking a greener and more transparent food system.