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How is AirQo Revolutionizing Air Quality in Uganda with Low-Cost Pollution Technology?
How AirQo is monitoring air quality in Africa with low-cost technology.
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Sep 12, 20241 min read


Innovative BioBars: A Scalable Plastic Waste Solution
BioBars project in Cambodia reduces plastic waste with kids making trash traps, improving health, tourism, and fishing.
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Jun 1, 20242 min read


Turning Pop Hits into Helping Hands: The Impact of ABBA's 'Chiquitita' on UNICEF
Impact of ABBA's 'Chiquitita' on UNICEF
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Apr 6, 20241 min read


Saving Lives, One Bindi at a Time: Combating Iodine Deficiency in Rural India
Problem: According to a study by the Indian Journal of Medical Research, 350 million Indians don’t get enough iodine. Iodine, most often associated with salt intake and also found in seafood, is a vital nutrient; without it, people suffer from goiter, hyperthyroidism, stunted growth, or intellectual disabilities—all preventable diseases. Specifically in women, a lack of iodine can cause breast cancer, pregnancy complications, and hypothyroidism, which can cause impaired ovula
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Feb 14, 20242 min read


Lucky Iron Fish: Fighting Iron Deficiency with a Simple Solution
Problem: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , 3.5 billion people suffer from iron deficiency worldwide. It’s the most common nutritional problem around the world. The lack of iron is particularly severe among children and women in developing countries whose dietary needs are frequently unmet. Missing iron in your diet can result in anemia, low energy levels, and difficulty concentrating. Solution: The Lucky Iron Fish is a fish-shaped object made of iron that fam
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Feb 9, 20242 min read


LifeStraw: A Game-Changer For Safe Drinking Water
Problem: In 2019, the World Economic Forum found that 2.2 billion individuals, accounting for 28 percent of the global population, do not have access to safe drinking water sources. Consuming water contaminated with harmful substances can cause severe diseases and illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one child dies from a water-related illness every two minutes. Solution: LifeStraw is made for one person to use. LifeStraw devices (water bottles, str
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Feb 4, 20242 min read
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