Tag: Education

Combining solar modules provides remote communities with electricity. Now, a man from the Democratic Republic of Congo is making internet access affordable for his fellow citizens. His startup, launched in Canada, uses small boxes of computer components to harness satellite signals and establish local wireless networks. The resulting ‘digital library’ in Kinshasa can supply internet for up to 100...

We can study how to stay human and enjoy setting sustainable goals. Companies can change their carbon footprint for the better. The University of Cincinnati has recently opened a centre that helps future leaders navigate the link between sustainability and business. The aim? To support the establishment of Clean-tech startups that help develop environmentally-friendly solutions. Equal focus is placed...

Creating diverse working environments is important. Increasingly, for People of Color, owning one’s own business is a genuine possibility. Now, the Canadian province of Ontario is expanding its support for people of different ethnic backgrounds. Over two years, $5 million is being invested in a program that startups can apply for online. Successful applicants will receive financial support of...

Young people are interested in sustainability and innovation. Some can conjure a smile from unlikely sources. Thanks to two Californian primary school teachers and their students, a new hotline has been providing English- and Spanish-speaking callers with a source of joy since February. Anyone feeling angry, frustrated or nervous can call to receive words of encouragement from kindergarten kids,...

Nowadays you can find almost everything online, including films made by and starring Black people. Now, a woman from Milwaukee is providing further insight into Black lives. To celebrate ‘Black History Month’, she, along with her son and daughter-in-law, has launched an app that tests our knowledge of Afro-American history and culture in a playful way. There are 10...

Lang may yer lum leek. A common enough expression in Scots, but good luck working out what it means. An Inuk woman from Canada is offering online language courses in Inuktitut, her mother tongue. The goal? To help people reconnect with Inuit culture, and ensure that Inuktutit is kept alive. The dialect was banned during colonisation, meaning it is...

No one is born a master. And we learn best when we use all our senses. Now, thanks to a woman and her startup from Berlin, children with dyslexia or reading difficulties are able to access additional support. Their app is geared specifically towards 6-14 year-olds. Its activities are designed to combine different senses like sight, hearing and touch...

Children want to learn more about sustainability. Now, a startup from London is using a playful approach to make topics such as sustainable development, coding, artificial intelligence and art more enjoyable for primary school kids. The aim is to prepare young people for the future by teaching them about technology, empathy and teamwork. Using an app, students can test...