How to make cities better for everyone
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How to reuse and repair
Across the world, everyday products — from kitchen appliances to electronics — are often thrown away rather than repaired. The latest UN est...
How to reuse and repair
Across the world, everyday products — from kitchen appliances to electronics — are often thrown away rather than repaired. The latest UN est...
Finding hidden entrepreneurs
At least once in a lifetime, everyone has a great business idea. They often come when life events force us to experience things from a diffe...
Living longer, living better
In Bergen, Norway, a two-day ageing festival is testing out new ways to build an age-friendly society—through culture, conversation and shar...
Freeing modern slaves
People trafficking is a crime that often takes place in plain sight - victims are often exploited and controlled in everyday situations. It’...
Snakebite solutions
Snakebite kills tens of thousands of people every year, many of them in rural communities where treatment can be delayed, expensive or diffi...
Ending violence against women
Sexual and gender-based violence remains a reality for many women. In this programme we go to Rwanda to meet survivors who are beginning to...
Slow down!
Is our modern obsession with speed damaging us? This week we explore the slow movement - a philosophy that challenges our fixation with prod...
The dogs that bring hope
Rescued street dogs in Uganda help survivors find comfort, healing and renewed hope. Northern Uganda was torn apart by a violent insurgency...
How to thrive with ADHD
People with ADHD can face many challenges including struggles with attention, impulsivity and time management. In this programme we go to gl...
Saving Chile's urban wetlands
We visit the communities in Chile restoring vital wetlands in cities and towns. Chile’s urban wetlands are under pressure from rapid develop...
The SafeBox
The group carrying on investigations when journalists are silenced. Over the last five years, almost 200 journalists have been killed outsid...
The secrets of greywater
Greywater is the relatively clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines and dishwashers. It’s not drinkable but there’s still load...
Arrows of hope
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally. The earlier it is diagnosed the higher the chance of survival. Treatment, even wh...
Back from the brink: Uganda’s gentle giants
The eco-tourism that is helping to protect mountain gorillas in Uganda. Myra Anubi is in Uganda visiting the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It’...
Fashion without barriers
Exploring style and beauty for people with disabilities. What we wear helps us express ourselves and communicate to others in the most immed...
Empowering the LGBT community
**This episode contains one instance of offensive language How two projects in Kenya and Spain are helping LGBT communities. Setting up a bu...
The Kindergarten makeover
How mums are helping transform early years education in Ghana. Pre-school, or early years education, is seen by experts as providing an impo...
Making cities feel quieter
Cities are getting bigger - and louder. As urban noise increases, we look at how sound itself can be used to make things feel quieter. Myra...