Senegal’s male doulas set example for gender equality
Known as “Nijaayu Gox” or “godfathers”, these Senegalese men set out to shatter social norms by educating themselves on pregnancy and in turn reducing maternal mortality rates.
Spanish government agrees to trial run of four-day working week
The proposal made by the left wing party Más País will effectively run over the course of the next three years, with no loss of salary for the workers involved.
Tiny forest in Bristol marks the start of nationwide initiative in UK
In order to bring nature back into urban areas, a 600-tree-forest the size of a tennis court will be planted in the Southmead district of Bristol, with many other cities set to follow suit.
Somalia’s female taxi drivers are challenging gender stereotypes
An increasing number of women are taking control of their own livelihoods and challenging traditional gender perceptions by embarking on new careers as taxi drivers.
Churches in Black communities are preaching the benefits of mental health care
The move marks a substantial shift in the narrative surrounding psychological treatment in certain churches, in which congregations were advised to “pray away” conditions.
Outdoor therapy to be prescribed to veterans instead of pharmaceuticals
A new programme aims to offer outdoor activities as treatment to those suffering from PTSD, standing as an alternative to traditional medicine-based approaches to mental health care.
Calabrian cooking school offers alternative to the mafia
Arturo Pratticò’s cooking academy offers alternative employment opportunities for young people in Calabria, a region known for the crime syndicate Ndrangheta.
Porpoise population returns after banning of gill nets in California
27 years after the ban was put in place, the number of porpoises returning to the area is at unprecedented levels – with a host of other marine species also benefiting from the legislation.
