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Asan Cup: Innovative Menstrual Cup and App Tackle Period Poverty and Plastic Pollution
Menstrual health and environmental sustainability are often discussed separately, but Asan Cup, a UK-based social enterprise, is tackling...
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May 28, 20254 min read


SurgiBox: Revolutionizing Safe Surgery in Crisis and Beyond
SurgiBox's portable surgical system brings sterile operating conditions to challenging environments, saving lives
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Mar 11, 20252 min read


How Koolboks is Transforming Refrigeration in Africa to Improve Lives
Koolboks offers solar-powered fridges and affordable pay-as-you-go plans to preserve food and vaccines and support small businesses.
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Mar 3, 20252 min read


How Do Solar Bubble Dryers Revolutionize Post-Harvest Processing for Smallholder Farmers?
Solar Bubble Dryers protect crops from rain, pests and contamination, reducing losses by 30% and revolutionizing post-harvest processing.
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Feb 26, 20255 min read


Could Biodegradable Foam Be the Solution to Microplastic Pollution?
Chinese scientists develop a biodegradable foam made of cotton cellulose and squid bone chitin that removes microplastics from water
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Feb 5, 20252 min read


How Can Empowering Rural Women Address the Menstrual Hygiene Crisis in India?
Empowering rural women with low-cost sanitary pad machines addresses menstrual hygiene crises, creates jobs, and reduces stigma.
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Jan 27, 20252 min read


The Future of Malaria Detection: A Closer Look at Matibabu's Impact in Africa
The Matibabu device offers a non-invasive, mobile tool for quick malaria diagnosis and treatment, crucial for low-resource settings.
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Jan 21, 20252 min read


How SolarSPELL is Revolutionizing Education Access and Accelerating Learning in Remote Areas
SolarSPELL's solar-powered library boosts learning in remote areas lacking infrastructure offering access to educational resources.
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Jan 6, 20252 min read


Portable Water Purification: How WateROAM is Solving the Global Clean Water Crisis
WateROAM: Singapore startup making portable, solar-powered water filters that clean water for 100 people, serving 130K across 38 countries,
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Dec 9, 20242 min read


Saving Vulnerable Infants: How the Embrace Warmer is Revolutionizing Newborn Survival
The Embrace Warmer, a low-cost, electricity-free infant incubator, saves vulnerable newborns in poor regions from hypothermia.
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Dec 2, 20242 min read


Can Fish Milk Solve Indonesia's Dairy Shortage? Exploring the Potential for School Lunches
Can fish milk solve Indonesia's dairy shortage? It leverages local fish resources for school lunches, boosting nutrition and jobs.
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Nov 26, 20242 min read


Making a Sound Impact: The Solar Ear Solution to Global Hearing Aid Shortage
Solar Ear offers solar-powered, affordable hearing aids, addressing a global shortage. It gives the deaf community and boosts accessibility.
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Nov 13, 20241 min read


Can Gunmetal Scrap Be the Solution to World Hunger? Exploring the Innovative Humanium Metal Initiative
Humanium Metal turns illegal firearms into consumer goods, funding violence-affected areas and tackling hunger.
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Nov 3, 20242 min read


Innovative Shoes That Fit: Fighting Poverty and Improving Lives
The Shoe That Grows offers an innovative solution to poverty by providing durable, adjustable footwear for children.
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Oct 24, 20241 min read


Are Wonderbags the Ultimate Solution for Eco-Friendly and Efficient Cooking?
Wonderbag is an eco-friendly cooking solution that uses thermal insulation to slow-cook meals, reducing fuel consumption passively
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Oct 18, 20242 min read


Solving Hunger with RUTF: Tackling Severe Child Malnutrition with Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food
Discover how RUTF, a ready-to-use therapeutic food, revolutionizes the fight against severe child malnutrition by providing a safe, home-bas
yanabijoor
Oct 13, 20242 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
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