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A French-American economist just became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Prize in Economics for proving that small, tested interventions can lift millions out of poverty. Her work transforms how the world fights poverty, one experiment at a time.
850 million people worldwide lack any form of identification, cutting them off from basic healthcare. A fingerprint technology called Simprints is now helping health workers in remote communities connect patients to their medical records for the first time. #
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A 40-year community development veteran is spreading a powerful approach that helps South African neighborhoods solve their own problems using talents and resources they already have. The ABCD method is transforming how communities tackle challenges without waiting for outside help.
A new platform captures how students across India are composting waste, building microgrids, and creating inclusive spaces. Better Campus gives these quiet wins a home so others can learn and build on them.
After a spinal cord injury left him unable to navigate his own city, Prateek Khandelwal launched RampMyCity to redesign public spaces across India. His movement has now created over 600 accessible locations, proving that cities built for the most vulnerable work better for everyone.
Four Indian entrepreneurs turned everyday frustrations into practical businesses that now serve millions. From beach plastic to job hunting, they built solutions with personal savings and stubborn hope.
Six youth-led projects across regional Australia are tackling screen addiction, workplace inequality, and cultural healing. The 2026 Trailblazer winners prove small communities can spark big solutions.
After 12 years lost on Mumbai's streets, a mother reunited with her sons thanks to compassionate police work. A simple QR code pendant technology is now helping families find missing loved ones faster.