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Menstrual health and environmental sustainability are often discussed separately, but Asan Cup, a UK-based social enterprise, is tackling...

FreshSource, an agri-tech Egyptian company, streamlines the fresh produce supply chain, minimizes food waste, and maximizes farmers' profits using data and technology.

Fixing AI bias while creating jobs for refugees, Humans in the Loop trains displaced people to tag data ethically and earn fair pay.

Plumbee Wholefoods fights childhood malnutrition in Kenya by producing healthy, nutritious food at an affordable price and supports women farmers, feeding 80,000 children.

Solid'Africa, founded by Isabelle Kamariza, fights food insecurity in Rwanda with a farm-to-fork model, delivering 20,000 affordable, nutritious meals daily to hospitals, schools, and factories. Recognized with the 2024 Waislitz Award, it supports sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, and local economies while transforming food intake.

SunSawang delivers sustainable solar energy to off-grid Myanmar and Thailand villages, empowering communities with affordable light, education, and income.

Neil is the Director of Green Economic Transformation, New York Climate Exchange

Farm to Feed turns Kenya’s food loss into opportunity, linking farmers to markets, boosting incomes, and cutting waste with tech-driven solutions.

Dri Umbrella: Deirdre Horan’s simple solution to a big problem is to turn ocean plastic into durable umbrellas, cutting waste and pollution.

SunCulture's solar irrigation helps sub-Saharan farmers affected by the climate crisis, boosting yields with affordable, clean tech.

ReCircle transforms India's waste with traceable recycling, empowering informal workers & aiding brands via plastic credits.

SurgiBox's portable surgical system brings sterile operating conditions to challenging environments, saving lives

Koolboks offers solar-powered fridges and affordable pay-as-you-go plans to preserve food and vaccines and support small businesses.

Solar Bubble Dryers protect crops from rain, pests and contamination, reducing losses by 30% and revolutionizing post-harvest processing.

BURN Manufacturing is curbing deforestation and indoor pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa by creating affordable, efficient cookstoves.

​​Chinese scientists develop a biodegradable foam made of cotton cellulose and squid bone chitin that removes microplastics from water

Empowering rural women with low-cost sanitary pad machines addresses menstrual hygiene crises, creates jobs, and reduces stigma.

The Matibabu device offers a non-invasive, mobile tool for quick malaria diagnosis and treatment, crucial for low-resource settings.

The Jompy Water Boiler tackles water safety and cooking needs by heating water to eliminate bacteria while allowing for cooking.

SolarSPELL's solar-powered library boosts learning in remote areas lacking infrastructure offering access to educational resources.

iSat Africa tackles rural internet scarcity with satellite-based systems, connecting schools and clinics, boosting access.

WateROAM: Singapore startup making portable, solar-powered water filters that clean water for 100 people, serving 130K across 38 countries,

The Embrace Warmer, a low-cost, electricity-free infant incubator, saves vulnerable newborns in poor regions from hypothermia.

Can fish milk solve Indonesia's dairy shortage? It leverages local fish resources for school lunches, boosting nutrition and jobs.

Aadhaar provides digital IDs to 1.3B Indians, enabling access to services. Despite privacy concerns, it's a model for ID solutions.

Solar Ear offers solar-powered, affordable hearing aids, addressing a global shortage. It gives the deaf community and boosts accessibility.

Petit Pli creates sustainable, expandable children's clothes, reducing waste and saving costs, using recycled material and innovative design

Humanium Metal turns illegal firearms into consumer goods, funding violence-affected areas and tackling hunger.

The Shoe That Grows offers an innovative solution to poverty by providing durable, adjustable footwear for children.

Wonderbag is an eco-friendly cooking solution that uses thermal insulation to slow-cook meals, reducing fuel consumption passively

Discover how RUTF, a ready-to-use therapeutic food, revolutionizes the fight against severe child malnutrition by providing a safe, home-bas

Case study on how drone technology can help low-income neighborhoods with disaster management plans and urban planning.

The UN Women Priorities for Women and Girls Equality

How the Hippo Water Roller Improves Water Access in Africa

How AirQo is monitoring air quality in Africa with low-cost technology.

Rupa is Managing Director, Nereus Capital; Head of Strategy, The Swaddle; and Strategic Advisor to Companies

Ameya is a Partner at Encourage Capital in New York City

BioBars project in Cambodia reduces plastic waste with kids making trash traps, improving health, tourism, and fishing.

The Human Welfare Council states that 80% of Indian women and children struggle with financial literacy. India is expected to become the...

Impact of ABBA's 'Chiquitita' on UNICEF

Roshni is a US Diplomat serving at the US Embassy in Bangkok

On March 10, 2024, the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced that 33% of Palestinian children under the...

What is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads quickly when an infected person breathes, coughs,...

What is Cholera and its Impact Cholera is a highly virulent infection that happens when you ingest food or water contaminated with the...

Problem: According to a study by the Indian Journal of Medical Research, 350 million Indians don’t get enough iodine. Iodine, most often...

Problem: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3.5 billion people suffer from iron deficiency worldwide. It’s the most common...

Problem: In 2019, the World Economic Forum found that 2.2 billion individuals, accounting for 28 percent of the global population, do not...

In Sudan, the ghost of hunger looms large as it battles a crisis that is disproportionately impacting children. According to a recent...