Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers

Why It Matters

Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.

Indigenous wisdom and the fight to save Senegal's mangroves

Why It Matters

Kawawana underscores the power of Indigenous conservation while exposing the complex challenges communities confront. There’s an inherent tension in "protection": securing resources for one group can unintentionally inflict hardship on others.

How an Egyptian app developer fixed his own speech impediment with AI-powered tech

Why It Matters

Experts say the app bridges a significant care gap in the Middle East. There, awareness of speech therapy is limited, and there are few academic programs train new therapists.

Custom LLMs and collaborative datasets: does the aid sector need AI?

Why It Matters

While artificial intelligence could make humanitarian aid program delivery more efficient, researchers have also criticized experimenting with new technologies on vulnerable populations.

Circular economy, circular opportunity: Turning waste into wealth in Senegal

Why It Matters

With rising sea levels and increasing pressure on natural resources, Senegal's future hinges on sustainable solutions. A circular economy offers a pathway to a more resilient and equitable future for the country.