The social business AfB is a driver to turn the IT industry more green by refurbing used hardware. It's mission, however, is bigger: It seeks to create at least 500 long-term jobs for people with disabilities.
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Valuable waste: Building houses and roads from Ocean Plastic
Collecting plastic waste on beaches, riverbanks or in communities faces a major problem: Most plastics are not recyclable. However, a number of start-ups are developing innovative concepts to turn the waste into valuable construction materials.
These six civil society organizations pioneer peace-building in war zones
Armed conflicts are on the rise in various parts across the globe. In this article, we highlight six ground-breaking civil society-led initiatives, which help to protect civilians in conflict areas and to build peace even where it seems impossible.
Cosmotaics – Greening deserts through solar farms
The solar panels developed by students from Austria harvest water from the air even under desert conditions.
Chaiim Humanitarian Clothing – Fashion against human trafficking
Together with the social fashion label eyd the Indian Chaiim Foundation empowers survivors of forced prostitution.
HeroRats – Rats detecting landmines
The trained African giant rats save human lives by detecting landmines or diseases such as tuberculosis quickly and cost-effectively with their fine sense of smell.
Between The Lines – Support for young people at risk via app
The app provides information, positive inspiration and guidance for youth in almost any troubling situation.
Save the Grain – Empowering smallholders to reduce crop waste
Save the Grain’s low-tech solar dryer empowers smallholders to better preserve their crops in order sell when the demand is highest.
Beyond donations: The best ways how you can support game-changing ideas
You want to make a positive impact but look for ideas other than traditional donations? Here we feature various platforms which allow you to achieve a great positive impact by blending philanthropy and investing.
Orange Sky – Positively connecting communities
Orange Sky is a non-profit organisation providing free laundry, warm showers and genuine conversation for homeless people.
How we boost impact start-ups in Nepal with a plastic recycling machine
We have supported the Austrian social startup Plasticpreneur by sponsoring a mobile plastic recycling machine. The machine now has arrived in Nepal, where it helps to kickstart decentralized recycling ventures across the country.
Zeugen der Flucht – Connecting refugees with students
School visits by refugees offer an exchange at eye level and thus reduce prejudices.