Tag #Social Impact

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Miners' Strike: A Christmas of Shared Hardship and Community Resilience

During the 1984 Miners' Strike, families in mining communities across the north of England faced a Christmas with no presents or heating, but found strength in shared hardship and community spirit, highlighting the strike's impact on families and their collective resilience.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Irkutsk's New Electricity Tariff Raises Concerns for Households

A new differentiated electricity tariff in Irkutsk, effective January 1, 2025, could increase monthly electricity bills for households with electric heating to 20,000-30,000 rubles, prompting concerns from residents, although temporary measures are in place until May 1, 2025.

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60% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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Irkutsk State University Ranks in Global Sustainability Rankings

Irkutsk State University (ISU) ranked 1251+ globally and 18th among 32 Russian universities in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, excelling in social impact (8th in Russia) but showing areas for improvement in environmental impact and governance.

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28% Bias Score

Quality Education
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EU's Latin American Mining Investments: Promise and Peril

The EU plans substantial mining investments in Latin America, leveraging the region's critical raw materials for its green transition, but concerns exist about transparency and community engagement, contrasting optimistic projections with on-the-ground realities of poverty and social unrest in resou...

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Valencia Floods Exacerbate Mental Health Crisis Amidst Widespread Destruction

The devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, caused widespread destruction and displacement, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and leading to a significant mental health crisis, while also revealing both individual and community resilience in the aftermath.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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NPO Success: Defining Mission, Goals, and Stakeholder Engagement

Irina Chinasova of Chelyabinsk, head of the ANO "Dobrye Druzya" NPO, discussed the importance of defining mission and goals, and using a stakeholder matrix to achieve ambitious objectives, resulting in five years of success supporting families with disabled children.

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52% Bias Score

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High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates

High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Record 12,114 Social Entrepreneurs Registered in Russia

Russia's social entrepreneurship register reached 12,114 companies in December 2023, a record high showing an 11.7% increase year-over-year; Moscow Oblast leads with 1137 registered businesses, while regional disparities highlight the need for broader support and promotion.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Turkey's Volleyball Boom: From 16,000 to 110,000 Female Players in Four Years

Turkey's female volleyball participation exploded, with licensed players rising from 16,000 to 110,000 in four years, fueled by youth initiatives like "Fabrika Voleybol" and "Geleceğe Smaç", and the success of the national team, "Filenin Sultanları", who won the 2023 European Championship and reache...

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32% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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25 años de impacto social: La Fundación "la Caixa" invierte 65 millones de euros en proyectos sociales en Madrid

Durante 25 años, la Fundación "la Caixa" ha invertido casi 65 millones de euros en 2.887 proyectos sociales en Madrid, beneficiando a casi 2 millones de personas y colaborando con el Tercer Sector en áreas como la inclusión social y el apoyo sociosanitario.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Philanthropist Redirects Efforts to Aid Victims of October 2023 Israel Attacks

Olessia Kantor, a philanthropist who escaped an abusive marriage in Israel, redirected her foundation, Lev Esh, to aid victims of the October 2023 attacks, focusing on wounded soldiers and their families, highlighting the need for trauma-informed support and fostering unity.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Billionaire Nurse Advocates for Faster, More Strategic Philanthropy

Marie Dageville, a former hospice nurse and now billionaire, is actively giving away her newfound wealth, advocating for faster and more strategic philanthropy by the ultra-wealthy, addressing both structural and emotional barriers to effective giving.

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48% Bias Score