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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The fish fled': Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish

Cairo fishers have shifted from fishing to plastic collection due to declining fish populations caused by river pollution, earning higher incomes through waste collection initiatives.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Wheel good news: Thameslink bikes help fund skills for adults with learning disabilities

Abandoned railway station bicycles are refurbished by adults with learning disabilities, with sales proceeds funding their training and work experience opportunities.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Jamal Edwards trust to open creative careers hub

A creative employment hub honoring music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards opens in west London to support disadvantaged young adults aged 18-31 in securing long-term creative industry jobs.
Travel
fromColossal
3 months ago

Immerse Yourself in the Creative Culture of Peru's Sacred Valley with Murmur Ring's Unique Program

Murmur Ring's Reclaiming Value: Sacred Valley Design Immersion offers artists immersive, community-centered exchanges with Peruvian makers to learn traditional techniques, forge collaborations, and transform practices.
Coffee
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

'Holy Grounds Coffee' employs adults with special needs in South Jersey

Holy Grounds Coffee employs adults with special needs to roast, package, and sell branded coffee locally and online.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Six university start-ups named as finalists for Ignite 2025 social enterprise competition

extraordinary talent emerging from universities across the UK,
Startup companies
Women
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The continued funding gap for women entrepreneurs

Women lead half of social enterprises but receive only 3% of venture capital, forcing reliance on alternative funding such as revolving loans and crowdfunding.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

The train carriage cafe where sign language is used

The Dialogue Express Cafe in Newham employs deaf and hard of hearing staff, promoting community inclusion through British Sign Language.
fromianVisits
8 months ago

Train carriage cafe opens near Stratford station, run by d/Deaf and hard of hearing staff

The Carpenters Dialogue Express Cafe opened its doors for the first time as a part of a meanwhile project for the estate, while regeneration of the area is underway.
London food
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Family pays tribute to mother stabbed before blast

Annabel Rook was a dedicated social advocate who tragically lost her life after a gas explosion and stabbing incident in London.
fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago

Goodwill of Silicon Valley opening its first outlet store in San Jose

"It's a double benefit," said Baker, who has been with Goodwill of Silicon Valley for 15 years and took over the top spot last August.
Silicon Valley food
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
11 months ago

The Hague-based social enterprise Subul secures investment to expand tech jobs for refugees - Silicon Canals

Subul secures €200,000 investment to enhance job opportunities for refugees and disadvantaged individuals in Europe and the Middle East.
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