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Scientists discovered that dim lighting during close-up activities like reading or using phones might be fueling the global myopia crisis. The simple fix? Brighter indoor spaces could help protect eyes naturally.
Just three years after its worst economic collapse since independence, Sri Lanka has achieved eight straight quarters of growth and restored international confidence. The island nation's dramatic turnaround shows how determined reform can rebuild trust even after a full-scale crisis.
Hundreds of thousands of South African children can't read a single word after three years of school, but provinces and donors are now joining forces to turn the tide. A powerful new partnership is bringing hope to a generation at risk.
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After years of diagnosis, six South African provinces are finally rolling out massive reading programs to help the 70% of young students who can't read at grade level. Provincial governments and donors are investing millions in proven teaching methods that could change millions of children's lives.
World Central Kitchen is delivering one million hot meals every single day to families in Gaza while also supporting energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Celebrity chef José Andrés is asking the world to keep both humanitarian crises in focus.
When seven hospital workers faced suspension, Liberia's Health Minister personally intervened to restore calm and protect patient care. Her promise to resolve the crisis within a week has given employees hope for a peaceful solution.
Ghanaian reggae artist Black Prophet is dedicating all proceeds from his 2026 music festival to build a rehabilitation center for youth addicted to tramadol, an opioid crisis he describes as creating "daylight zombies" across Ghana. The March festival will feature international reggae artists and aims to fund a permanent recovery facility for children as young as 13.
After an explosion crippled Johannesburg's water supply, South Africa is investing $40 million in permanent infrastructure upgrades to restore reliable water access to millions. New reservoirs and pipelines are already coming online this week.
When South Sudan's capital stopped collecting garbage in 2023, young residents didn't wait for help. They built their own cleanup movement that's turning a health crisis into community power.
A small-town police officer who once gave beef jerky and water to a homeless man has turned that moment into a program equipping every squad car with emergency backpacks. Now, people facing homelessness, fires, or domestic violence get immediate help when they need it most.
A Bengaluru resident turned his apartment's water crisis into a solution that's now saving hundreds of communities over $1,200 monthly. His low-cost rainwater harvesting system uses simple disc filters instead of expensive equipment, and he installs it for free.
Spain transformed from economic crisis to Europe's fastest-growing major economy by welcoming young immigrants with smart policies. The country's approach shows how migration can revitalize struggling nations.
Aquatic plants in Germany's Spree River are solving a water crisis naturally, raising water levels by 50 centimeters even as flow has dropped by half. This discovery offers hope for drought-stressed rivers worldwide.
Scientists are racing to beam solar power from space to Earth, a technology that could slash Europe's land-based renewable energy needs by 80% within 25 years. What once lived in science fiction novels is becoming a real solution to our energy crisis.
New research reveals that brain injuries affect more than half of Canada's 60,000 unhoused people, but experts have created a five-part solution to break the cycle. The findings show that addressing brain injuries could be the missing piece in ending homelessness for thousands.
A Nobel Prize-winning chemist who grew up without running water invented a device that creates up to 1,000 liters of clean drinking water daily from thin air. The shipping container-sized units need no electricity and could help hurricane-hit Caribbean islands and drought-stricken communities worldwide.
Nigeria's Bank of Industry just handed over a brand new 30-room hostel to a medical university, giving hundreds of students a safe place to live and study. The investment shows how financial institutions are stepping up to solve the country's student housing crisis.
South Africa's government just granted emergency water access to help Gauteng recover from supply failures while pushing cities to finally fix the leaking pipes causing repeated shortages. It's a temporary fix with a long-term plan attached.
High schoolers in Delhi engineered a leak-proof car dustbin and gave away 500 units for free to tackle India's littering crisis. These teens aren't waiting for adults to solve the problem.
After two decades caring for heart surgery patients, Melissa Hill faced her own health crisis when diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. Now cancer-free, she's back in the operating room with a powerful message about early detection.
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