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Global Changemakers Grant

We have been awarded a grant from the British Council’s Global Changemakers programme. This grant will really allow us to continue our work and help us push forward some exciting new projects that we have underway! This year ...
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North America

“The Administration Does Not Support Blowing Up Planets”

A petition, started in November to  secure funding and resources, and to begin the construction of a Death Star by 2016 has, funnily enough, been rejected. Petitions that receive over 25,000 signatures within 30 days automatri...
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IPF Launches “IPF Green”

As it stands, global warming has reached 0.8 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels. Since 1955, it is estimated that about 90% of the excess heat energy trapped by the increased green house gas (GHG) concentrations have...
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Chile

WATCH: How Advertising Overthrew a Dictatorship

In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet faced international pressure to call a referendum on his presidency. Below is a trailer for the film “NO”, the true story of  a marketing campaign which sparked a...
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WATCH: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About North Korea

One of the most secretive countries in the world, uncovered. Find out about unicorns, hamburgers and golfing records by watching 10 things you didn’t need to know about North Korea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl...
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Water Facts {Infographic}

Did you know that more than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes? Nearly all deaths, 99 percent, occur in the developing world. And did you know that “[the water and sanitat...
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Women in the Afghan National Police Force {Pictures}

As the training of the Afghan National Police Force continues, statistics show that women currently make up only 9% of Afghan police recruits, even though women represent half the population of Afghanistan. Many male officers...
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Radi-Aid: Africa for Norway {Video}

Brr..it’s COLD in Norway! The charity aid single has been flipped on its head! Radi-Aid: Africa for Norway is a campaign by The Norwegian Students’ and Academics’ International Assistance Fund, that aims to challenge...
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There are 7 Billion People in the World: How Typical Are You? {Video}

A world of 7 billion people poses many challenges, and countless opportunities to make a positive difference. This great video from National Geographic shows the world’s most typical person…where do you stand?! Scro...
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