Tag: developing world
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There are so many global problems that we can’t even see. Like the fact that 670 million people lack access to vision correction and around 100 million children don’t have access to basic eyecare. Thankfully, there are people and organizations who not only see but also act to get these problems ... Read More
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It may be a bit weird to use the word 'elegant' to describe something with the name “Peepoo” but that’s exactly what it is – an absolutely brilliant and elegant solution to one of the greatest global problems – clean sanitation. 2.6 billion people worldwide lack access to toilets – one of the ... Read More
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There's no reason why education environments in the developing world shouldn't be as elegant and functional as those in the developed. At least that's the premise at the heart of INDEX Design Challenge , which invites design and business students to address citical issues in global education design ... Read More
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Every year, millions of girls and women in the developing world miss up to 50 school and work because they are menstruating and lack access to the proper sanitary products, which puts them at a severe learning and earning disadvantage. Sustainable Health Enterprises (SHE) tackles the issue with an ... Read More
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Design for Good is a blog about socially beneficial design. It covers everything from industrial design that addresses developing world problems, to guerrilla design interventions that make urbanity more livable, to graphical presentations of data that bring greater transparency to politics. Rapidly expanding in response to increasing cultural demand, this area of study will only grow more vital—and fascinating—in the 21st century.
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