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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.
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 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.
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.
A chance visit to an autism center turned one accountant's career upside down and created a social enterprise that's putting parents at the heart of therapy. Mom's Belief has now supported over 56,500 children across India by training parents to become co-therapists at home.
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.
The Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is celebrating three decades of helping cancer patients with their 36th Annual Angel Gala this April. The event brings together survivors, supporters, and donors to honor the community that makes free cancer care possible.
A new report spotlights one million people in the UK providing full-time unpaid care to family members, calling for the same workplace support that parents now receive. The government is responding with reviews of paid leave and increased financial support.
Tanzania is launching a nationwide push to strengthen families and reduce mental health challenges through education and social welfare programs. The government recognizes that healthy families build stronger, more resilient communities.
Eight elite British cyclists are using their Olympic fame to tackle real social issues, from making bikes accessible to disabled riders to supporting young men's mental health. It's the first program of its kind in cycling.
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.
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.
After a devastating boat accident on Ghana's Volta Lake claimed multiple lives, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is rushing psychosocial support and aid to grieving families. The tragedy has also sparked urgent calls for stronger water safety measures across the country's inland waterways.
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Women drop out of mid-career leadership tracks at alarming rates across India's social impact sector. Anchal Kakkar's EquiLead is changing that by helping organizations redesign their workplaces to support women all the way to the top.
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.
The Netherlands now has more social workers than any time in the past decade, with 71,400 people choosing careers helping their communities. The sector grew 44% since 2015, outpacing both healthcare and the overall economy.
A new app called CancerBuddy lets cancer patients swipe to find support buddies who understand their journey. Created by a social worker with 33 years of experience, it's breaking through privacy barriers to build life-saving connections.
When wildfires devastated farms in South Africa's Eastern Cape, one farmer's social media post sparked a nationwide response that delivered over R1 million worth of animal feed in just two weeks. More than 150 farming families are now rebuilding thanks to volunteers across the country.
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.
A breast cancer survivor in Coryell County launched a new support group to help others facing the disease. The group offers a safe space for patients, survivors, and families to connect and heal together.
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