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For a group of people who have lost it all, they sure know how to give everything they have.

Californian mother changing the lives of Syrian refugees

A US mother is mobilizing volunteers and using an online fundraising platform to help Syrian families on their journey to safety.

Fight cancer while you sleep

New app uses the processing power of your smartphone to help cancer research while you sleep.

One woman’s fight against climate change

The impact of Climate Change is hitting the world’s poorest hardest of all. Farmers in Africa and other developing nations struggle to produce a regular source of food with traditional methods.

Adele dismisses media’s focus on her appearance

Adele on body positivity: “There’s bigger issues going on in the world than how I might feel about myself.”

Angelina Jolie Pitt: “I feel happy that I’ve grown up. I don’t want to be young again.”

Angelina begins a conversation about a topic women don’t talk about enough.

Photojournalists selling their work to raise money for refugees

This is how you can help refugees, one print at a time.

Teacher begins each day by complimenting students

One Florida teacher is determined to break the monotony of the school day and empower his students

New app solving world hunger

Smartphone users outnumber hungry children 20 to 1. The World Food Programme is using an App to help feed them.

Head of US government mental health institute joins Google

Thomas Insel is known for his groundbreaking reform of psychiatric diagnoses, practical clinical trials, autism research, and research into the […]

Welsh barber’s unique approach calms boy

One man goes to extreme lengths to calm autistic boy during haircut.

Acid attack victims claim back lives at cafe

A cafe in India is changing the lives of acid-attack victims, and helping to change the perception of women at the same time.

Malala Yousafzai and Emma Watson in Conversation: “We all have to work together for change to come.”

Not just a movie, but a movement – Malala speaks to Emma Watson about her goals for the future.

Sakeena Yacoobi awarded WISE prize for supporting education of girls under the Taliban

This courageous Afghan leader faced up to the Taliban and is now the recipient of this year’s WISE Prize.

Kate Winslet on social media and children: “It has a huge impact on young women’s self-esteem”

Kate Winslet urges parents to curb their children’s social media speaking of the damage it can do to self esteem.

Voice Of The East

A survivor of multiple breast cancers, Saudi native Dr Samia al-Amoudi proves that speaking out does save lives.

Drew Barrymore on daughter Frankie’s birth: “I really got under a cloud”

Drew Barrymore opens up about her experience with postpartum depression.

Kate Winslet on body positivity “We’re all responsible for raising strong young women”

Kate Winslet refuses to be photoshopped in favour of educating young women on the value of self confidence.

Leading The Way

Known for its pioneering approach to tertiary education, Massey University is again proving to be a game-changer with the introduction of its revamped Bachelor of Health Science degree. The course delivers a cutting-edge educational experience in a rapidly developing field.

Jamie Oliver calls on MP’s to “be bold” on sugar tax

Jamie Oliver calls on David Cameron to “be brave” and impose sugar tax, showing big business “who is boss”.

Amal Clooney appeals to UN to support Mohamed Nasheed case

Amal Clooney wins UN support in fight against wrongful imprisonment of Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed

Malala’s mother is learning to read and write

Malala Yousafzai’s mum is going back to school after being inspired by her incredible daughter.

2015 Nobel Chemistry Prize Honours Scientists for DNA Repair

Nobel Chemistry Prize, awarded to three scientists, could change the way we approach treatment of cancer and other genetic diseases.

Cate Blanchett: The vanity of selfies “It’s Pathetic”

Cate Blanchett on selfies creating a lack of self worth

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