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Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps received official recognition for dramatically improving how it serves young volunteers at orientation camps across the country. Better food, facilities, and services show how government agencies can transform when they commit to quality.
Ethiopia's government just formalized a partnership with the Catholic Church to expand social services for the country's most vulnerable people. The collaboration will combine state resources with the Church's vast volunteer network to reach more women, children, and homeless citizens.
A neighborhood-based social work program in Cyprus is transforming lives by offering personalized support to struggling families. The initiative is already helping 4,000 people find jobs, access care, and rebuild their futures.
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.
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.
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.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented 100 brand new cars to public service directors this week, calling it an investment in better governance. The move aims to boost efficiency and show that excellence in public service gets rewarded.
Yale College awarded its highest honors to twelve graduating seniors who turned academic excellence into real-world impact. From fighting housing inequality to expanding prison education, these students proved scholarship and service go hand in hand.
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."
After a decade of research, scientists created a button service dogs can actually press themselves to control home appliances. The innovation gives 500,000 U.S. service dogs more independence and teaches designers new lessons about creating better products.
A sports shop owner in Etawah, India turned three decades of experience into something new: professional racket stringing service that locals no longer have to travel hours to find. With government support, S.P. Gupta now offers the specialized service right in his district.
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.
Four police officers from Pune, India, have been nominated for the President's Medal for Distinguished Services ahead of Republic Day. Their combined decades of service include solving major crimes, anti-insurgency operations, and keeping communities safe.
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 transportation service in India is solving a critical gap for people with limited mobility who struggle to reach medical appointments and daily destinations. DigniMuv offers bedside-to-bedside transport with specialized equipment and medical staff.
School social workers at Indianapolis Public Schools are changing lives daily by supporting students facing mental health challenges, housing insecurity, and family crises. Their work creates safe spaces where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.
A Berlin startup is making it simple for anyone to own their social media presence, no tech skills required. Periwinkle lets you control your data on your own domain while staying connected to networks like Bluesky.
Chief Sade Ogunbiyi turned 80 after building careers in education, banking, and community leadership across three continents. Her journey from classroom teacher to cultural leader shows how lifelong learning and service create lasting impact.
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