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A foundation built by eBay's first president has now invested $1.3 billion across 476 organizations fighting the world's toughest problems. The Skoll Foundation proves that entrepreneurial thinking can power global change, connecting social innovators who address root causes instead of just symptoms.
A four-month Stanford program is giving Japanese high school students the tools, mentors, and confidence to tackle real-world problems through social entrepreneurship. One student says it transformed her "Sunday blues" into the best day of her week.
While climate funding to developing nations dropped to $26 billion in 2023, African social entrepreneurs are proving grassroots innovation can succeed where traditional financing falls short. From Zambia to Kenya, community-led solutions are protecting both people and planet.
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
While Canada's economy shows signs of slowing, social enterprises are thriving with 22% reporting growth in the past year. These mission-driven businesses generated $6.5 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs for people facing employment barriers.
Scientists discovered that our brains light up in a coordinated pattern several seconds before we approach someone, revealing social behavior starts long before any visible action. The strength of this brain signal also predicts how naturally social a person tends to be.
Singapore is putting $15 million toward using artificial intelligence to help social workers spend less time on paperwork and more time supporting vulnerable families. The three-year program will develop tech tools that keep human connection at the heart of social services.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
Over 2,000 Saudi companies have invested $1.33 billion in social responsibility programs, marking a dramatic shift toward corporate-led community development. The Kingdom now ranks 16th globally for social responsibility, with 72% of major companies running impact initiatives.
A new seven-month program in Ghana will help early-stage health startups tackle diabetes, heart disease, and kidney problems. Applications are open now for both entrepreneurs and volunteer mentors worldwide.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
A new European platform is giving users full control of their data and an alternative to Meta and X. Eurosky launched Thursday, offering a digital identity that connects to social apps while keeping information on European servers.
Young business owners in Uzbekistan are getting a major boost as a new $50 million program targets entrepreneurs under 35 who struggle to qualify for traditional bank loans. In a country where a quarter of the population is under 30 and small businesses drive half the economy, the funding helps bridge the gap between ambition and access. #
A groundbreaking West Virginia University study reveals that rural communities supporting women entrepreneurs see significantly stronger economic growth. The research identifies affordable childcare and financial access as game-changing factors for rural business success.
A tech worker turned his frustration with social media censorship into UpScrolled, a platform promising chronological feeds and no data selling. Working completely alone, he attracted 5 million users in under a year.
New research reveals that social connections and physical activity work together to keep older adults healthier and happier. The comprehensive study suggests treating both factors as a powerful team rather than separate health goals.
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