Social Impact. If you are in the Development sector, you might have heard these two words quite often, especially that time when you competitively apply to conferences, fellowships, and events to gain knowledge, experience, and the network you need to create positive change.
Protesting is as fundamental a right as voting. In the last few years, many demonstrations have shown us that, indeed, protesting is a tool of bringing about change at the policy level. Marginalized communities across the world, from the United States to Sudan, are raising their voices against injustices – and women are joining, organizing, and leading these movements everywhere.
Who Run The World? Understanding The Role of Women in Protests Around The World Read More »
Every April 2nd, on the World Autism Awareness Day, millions of people in China will change their social media profile picture to a blue background, advocating for more social inclusion for children with autism.
On the 18th meeting of the Comprehensively Deepening Reform Committee, Chinese leader Xi Jinping once again highlighted the comprehensive and articulate implementation of the new development philosophy, urging to formulate a clear plan to achieve the goal of peaking carbon emissions by 2030.
The Pathway to China’s Carbon Neutral Goal Read More »
In the digital era, the digital economy is emerging exponentially because of its dynamic nature and the transformational power of digital technologies. It plays an important role in speeding up global economic development, promoting productivity of existing industries and achieving inclusive and sustainable growth.
A Closer Look into Thailand’s Digital Economy: Success and Challenges Read More »
Most of us spend hours scrolling through our Facebook and Instagram feeds, looking at memes and sharing them across to get laughs. We cannot imagine social media as we know it without memes.
The Unfunny Side of the Meme Culture Read More »
A day in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, cannot be imagined without the delicious and mouthwatering assemblage of street foods. Endless unique flavours, easy accessibility and low price etc. have been playing a role to make street foods a center of attraction. People of all age groups and working class are fond of street foods.
Struggles of Dhaka’s Street food Vendors to Survive During Pandemic Read More »
Abhinandan Dhakal, a masters student of Environmental Economics from the University of York, wanted to make a social and environmental impact. He moved back to his hometown, nestled in the Himalayas, to pursue agricultural entrepreneurship.
Earthier: Fighting Diabetes and Empowering Farmers Read More »
The Philippines is faced with an uncertain future. Today’s pressing societal issues such as education disparity, economic inequality, food insecurity, and a strained healthcare system have negatively affected our quality of life—lives of countless Filipinos are compromised.
Young Filipinos, Speak! Our Voices Matter Read More »
If one were to ask, what is the purpose of education, there would not be one straightforward answer. If we were to get philosophical and idealistic at this juncture, education is about enhancing the understanding of the world, to learn, to think differently, unleash creativity and become a better person.
Shadow Education: A Barrier to the Universalization of Education? Read More »
