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Starting April 1, South Africa is raising payments for most social security grants by 3.6%, lifting monthly support for pensioners, people with disabilities, and families. The increases will reach millions of beneficiaries who rely on these grants to meet basic needs.
Over 26 million South Africans will see their monthly support payments increase in April, with raises outpacing the cost of living. The government is investing nearly $15 billion to ensure vulnerable citizens can better afford essential needs.
South Africa is investing R292.8 billion in social grants next year, lifting payments for elderly, disabled, and families with children while extending emergency support through 2027. For millions of households, these increases mean the difference between food on the table and empty shelves.
British Columbia is handing social housing providers up to $800,000 to switch from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps and upgrade electrical systems. The new program launches this February and combines provincial funding with utility rebates in one simple application.
A new grant program is offering young changemakers across 12 African countries up to €42,000 to turn their community solutions into reality. The Youth Action Lab Innovation Grants support youth-led nonprofits tackling real challenges facing their communities.
Finland's Kordelin Foundation is investing €45,000 per researcher to help new doctoral graduates turn their expertise into careers, startups, or innovations. The grants support 12 to 18 months of full-time work across science, humanities, and social sciences.
Organizations fighting poverty worldwide can now apply for more than 25 grants, fellowships, and awards worth millions. From AI innovation prizes to grassroots community projects, funding opportunities span every continent and approach.
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.
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.
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.
Twelve researchers tried something radical: they worked together to decide which grant applications would best serve science, then applied as a team. Both proposals won funding, offering a blueprint for fixing our broken grant system.
New Jersey just made it easier for legal cannabis businesses to grow, with $5 million in grants still available to help small companies cover compliance costs. Licensed operators can get up to $75,000 to reimburse expenses tied to meeting state regulations.
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.
New research shows that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, helps people develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Studies found that seeing real, unfiltered bodies can undo the damage caused by social media's unrealistic beauty standards.
A new social app called Yope just raised $12.3 million to build something rare: a social network with no algorithms, no ads, and no public posts. With 15 million users already sharing moments privately with real friends, it's proving that people still crave authentic connection over endless scrolling.
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.
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