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After a suicidal thought nearly took his life, Pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. chose therapy instead of silence. Now he's built Harlem's first faith-based mental health center to help others do the same.
Asia's biggest food trade show is spotlighting a major shift in how people want to eat, as 68% of consumers worldwide say they want more plant-based foods on their plates. The 2025 event brought together nearly 3,600 exhibitors to showcase nutrition-focused alternatives that prioritize real ingredients over meat imitations.
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company operates across 25 African nations, launched a new business fellowship chapter focused on ethical leadership rooted in faith. The gathering brought together executives committed to building purpose-driven enterprises across the continent.
Bangladesh is launching a revolutionary plan to eliminate extreme poverty in 10 to 15 years by formally organizing Zakat, the Islamic practice of charitable giving. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is creating a national framework to harness billions in religious donations that currently flow through informal channels.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced a major shift in addiction care, opening federal funding to faith-based recovery programs while expanding medication access. The new approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by combining spiritual support with evidence-based treatment.
A Brazilian college built from the ground up just cracked a global innovation ranking, becoming the only Brazilian institution on the list and the highest-ranked in all of Latin America. Inteli is proving that project-based learning can put emerging economies on the world stage. #
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
Filmmaker John Ekanem releases "Brothers in Arms," a faith-based story about three partners whose successful business tests their loyalty and friendship. The film streams now on John Ekanem TV just in time for Easter viewing.
South Africa just created a first-of-its-kind platform to connect fragmented innovation networks across the country. The hub aims to help entrepreneurs find funding faster and policymakers make smarter decisions with real data.
The Don Tyson School of Innovation held commencement Saturday at Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville, marking another milestone for Northwest Arkansas's project-based learning pioneer. Graduates walked across the stage carrying diplomas and big dreams for the future.
Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda are teaming up to promote sustainable, plant-based food systems as a solution to climate change and public health crises. The partnership between Catholic institutions and the Plant-Based Treaty campaign could transform how communities eat and farm across the country.
India and France just launched a partnership connecting millions of young innovators across borders through hands-on learning labs. The first French school innovation lab based on India's successful model opened this month.
An all-girls school in Northern Kentucky just unveiled a cutting-edge learning space designed to turn young women into the next generation of tech leaders and innovators. The 1906 IDEAL Innovation Space combines flexible design, hands-on technology, and values-based education to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges.
The Vatican is leading a Christian movement to pull investments from mining companies that harm Indigenous communities and the environment. The campaign aims to align church money with Catholic values of protecting people and planet.
Egypt is teaming up with the World Intellectual Property Organization to transform its innovation landscape and climb the Global Innovation Index rankings. The high-level partnership aims to strengthen policies protecting inventors while connecting research to real market opportunities.
NASA is purchasing landers, rovers, and drones for humanity's first permanent lunar base, racing to get equipment on the moon before astronauts arrive in 2028. The base will span hundreds of square miles and pave the way for Mars exploration.
Six Pittsburgh-area school districts just earned spots in a prestigious national education innovation network, the largest regional concentration in the country. The League of Innovative Schools connects forward-thinking educators to share breakthrough teaching methods that prepare students for real-world success. #
A spirits entrepreneur is giving away an entire college campus in Vermont to a Catholic or Christian institution that shares his vision for spiritual renewal in America. Raj Peter Bhakta bought the historic property during the pandemic and now wants to see it become a center for faith-based education.
Uganda's higher education leaders are pushing for a major shift from classroom theory to hands-on innovation that solves real economic problems. The movement could transform graduates into job creators and position Uganda as a knowledge-based economy.
From plant-based ice cream to AI mental health support, five Thai innovations are tackling modern challenges with solutions that put people and the planet first. These homegrown breakthroughs span food, wellness, tourism, and sustainability.
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