Sanjana: Converting stigma into dignity
Sanjana's journey began with a determination to challenge cultural taboos around menstruation and ensure period dignity.
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Kaajal: Smashing the stigma against OCD
Kaajal is on a mission to rectify gaps in mental health services and battle the stigma against OCD.
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The Childhood Survival Revolution
How James P. Grant Convinced The World To Save Its Children
In order to face major public health concerns related to the consumption of industrial food, Stéphane leverages the power of citizens to operate a mindset shift in the food industry, urging food manufacturers to improve the general quality of their offer by including a nutritional orientation in a...
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Every year, there are about 2.6 million cases of stillbirth worldwide, causing devastating trauma to parents. Medical professional, teachers and communities struggle to support families grieving for their loss. Claudia Ravaldi, a psychiatrist who herself suffered perinatal loss, is equipping Italy...
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AI, Health & the Future of Human Agency
As part of a Forbes Series about the future of Tech & Humanity, Ashoka Fellow Stephen Friend spoke to Konstanze Frischen about the opportunities and challenges of AI-backed medicine, and who makes decisions about our lives. "What does it take to ensure that everyone has agency? In the new era, how...
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Connecting Individual and Societal Change
Supporting the inner well-being of change makers can boost capacity for innovation and collaboration, and ultimately lead to more effective solutions to social and environmental challenges.
Preventing Disease Outbreaks: Lessons From Uganda
Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka who teaches Ugandans how to prevent disease outbreaks gives insights into the current novel coronavirus pandemic and how we can prevent future outbreaks
Respirators From 3D Printers
How The Spanish Maker Community Fights Covid-19 From Their Living Rooms