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Do you want to connect with like-minded individuals and enhance your skills and knowledge of social impact through in-person training? We have previously recommended the best online courses for social innovators, and now we present offline training resources available worldwide. By attending classes in person, you can engage with others more deeply and collaboratively tackle challenges together.

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The electric car market is experiencing a surge due to its environmentally friendly nature compared to oil-powered cars, with several environmental benefits. However, it is essential to consider whether electric cars also have negative environmental impacts and how we can achieve sustainable goals with their development altogether, to build a better world.

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Sex education is a complex issue with only half of the countries worldwide implementing it into their education system, and the content and effectiveness varying greatly. With many challenges, it is clear that we are falling short on sex education, and it is crucial that we invest in comprehensive, inclusive, and rights-based programs to support the health and well-being of future generations.

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Social innovation is not just a trend, but a practice that has been evolving for decades, aimed at creating lasting innovative changes to address social and environmental issues. While social innovation lacks a clear definition, the tools and approaches used in social innovation can apply to any practice. Therefore, this guide aims to empower practitioners and create effective social impact.

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Food waste is a global problem that has significant environmental consequences. Fortunately, with the development of technology and increased awareness, several organizations and companies are emerging to tackle food waste problems in various ways. One great example is Too Good To Go, which connects consumers with restaurants and stores to reduce food waste. Listen to learn more about their stories and impact.

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To effectively measure and evaluate social impact, mission-driven organizations need the Theory of Change to measure their impact over time. By using the Theory of Change, social enterprises, and NGOs can ensure their sustainability and make lasting changes.

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Social media has become a pervasive presence in the lives of teens, with significant threats to their well-being. While recent announcements by TikTok and Meta signal a willingness to implement new restrictions, the efficacy of these measures remains to be seen. As we look to the future, it is crucial to consider how social media can better serve the needs of young people and provide a safer, more positive online experience for them.

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Are you driven to create positive change and social impact? Social entrepreneurship is a unique form of entrepreneurship that prioritizes business ventures with a positive effect on society or the environment. The best part is, anyone can become a social entrepreneur and initiate change in their community.

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The Nokia G22 phone, which allows users to repair its parts when they are broken, represents a significant step towards extending the lifespan of phones, simplifying the recycling process, and saving money for users. This innovative approach is gaining mainstream attention.

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How can we ensure a bright future for ourselves and future generations? Our environment is crucial for our survival, which is why we must prioritize environmental sustainability and redesign our actions to reflect this.

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As individuals, we are all swept along by the currents of time. In times of difficulty, it is particularly important to cultivate empathy in order to better understand each other. This is true for both employers and employees.

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The concept of social enterprise has gained momentum in recent years, as it prioritizes social issues and strives to create a positive social impact. It is a kind of entrepreneurship driven by a purpose, a mission, a dream, and a vision for the future.

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As the world's second-largest economy, China's declining population growth rate and aging population could lead to a number of social and economic challenges, both within China and globally.

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Many people have a misperception about Africa when it comes to innovation, but the reality is quite different. In recent years, there has been a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters in Africa who are dedicated to developing innovative solutions to tackle the challenges faced by the continent and bring about positive change.

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In recent years, there has been a growing body of evidence supporting the reality of climate change. This includes severe weather events such as heatwaves in the UK and snowstorms in the USA. Despite this, there are still many individuals who deny the existence of the problem.

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As more companies strive for innovation, the structure of their organization plays a crucial role. Holacracy, a self-organizing structure that mirrors nature's adaptive and innovative process, may hold the key to unlocking greater innovation within an organization.

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Are you eager to begin your journey toward making a social impact but unsure of where to start? We've curated a list of the top online learning resources to aid in kickstarting your impactful journey.

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Elderly poverty is a growing concern worldwide, and the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this problem. So what do we know about elderly poverty, and what can we do, to ensure a better future for them, and also for ourselves?

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Plastic products have become an integral part of our daily lives and finding alternative materials can be challenging. However, there are ways we are trying to adopt to reduce the negative impact of plastic on the environment.

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Are you seeking to maintain an innovative mindset that can transform your personal life? Do you wish to achieve significant success with minimal effort in your professional endeavors? If so, then Human-centered Design (HCD) is the ideal tool for you. It is a proven and powerful approach that can help you reach your goals.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving, and its use is becoming increasingly prevalent with the rise of technologies such as ChatGPT. As individuals and business operators, so how can we explore ways to harness the power of AI in order to drive significant impact and optimize operations?

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Do you work in social organizations? What does your job look like? Are you happy with your job? Do you find your life goals within them? Have you ever wondered if jobs should be done differently? And if so, then how can we do it differently?

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Have you ever questioned your own creativity? Keep in mind that creativity, like genius, is not a fixed trait – it can be developed and nurtured. Here are 5 tips to help you boost your creative potential, even if you don't consider yourself to be particularly creative:

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Is B Corp a social business? It is a type of business that prioritizes social and environmental impact alongside profit. It is part of a global movement of businesses that strive to use their platform for good and create a positive impact on their employees, the community, customers, and the environment. This is why many companies are joining the B Corp movement and seeking certification as a way to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

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Have you thought that the mask you use every day could damage the natural environment also wild animals? And do you know we have already produced 52 billion masks globally in 2020?

Mask prevents us from getting infected, but it also brings another problem. So is there a better way to deal with the massive mask production? Let's check out what are others' ideas on mask pollution and what we can do as an individual.

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What social protection did you get when COVID-19 hit the entire world? Since 2019, most countries have implemented different social policies to protect their people from falling financially, so what were those policies, and how people were benefiting from them?

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What does technology mean to you? Is your life easier than it was before? Are you embracing technology at all? But there's a 'dark' side of technology that is making our society more exclusive, so how?

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Green Monday, a successful Hong Kong social enterprise, not only sells their vegetarian meat products around the world but also has a mission to 'save the earth'. So what is their mission and why have they been so successful? 

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Is there any space to innovate in elderly care from the government's perspective? The UK government believes that innovation is key to delivering “outstanding quality” in adult social care in England, and has developed corresponding policies to initiate innovation in elderly care.

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In 2021, the number of NFT art sales topped 1.5 million in a single month, and NFTs have great potential for social good, but it's also bad for the environment. 

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Are you looking for something to spark your creativity? and want to stay inspired by people, places, and things? Then documentary may be what you are looking for, some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, and of course, all will reignite the creative spark.

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What was your job search experience like? Was it smooth for you, or was there a lot of stress? Different applicants definitely have different experiences, but we think the current recruiting process sucks and we need to redesign it.

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Earlier, we posted the fact that the elderly and the poor are the most likely to lag behind technology. However, there are attempts for other vulnerable groups of people, to help them access technology and make their lives easier.

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With the impact of Covid-19 and high inflation, more and more people are willing to take risks with the temptation of high salaries and working benefits. Recently, there are victims from Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, who have been lured into Cambodia and forced to work for criminal groups, some even involving sexual exploitation and organ removal.

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Blockchain represents a great deal of transparency, accountability, and security, so how could we leverage its advantages to improve people's lives?

There are some attempts to do so, no matter whether it's in the public or private sectors. We believe blockchain has great potential to achieve innovation and social impact. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://soinnoinsight.wordpress.com

Reimagine fashion: Fashion has become digital now, and people are buying them to put on. It is customized to fit your body and it is also a way to achieve sustainability.

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Inflation has hit high in many countries, and people are struggling to live with rising prices for both daily goods and utilities. It is projected to push 70 million more people below the poverty line, while widening the gap between the rich and poor.

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Social innovation has been developed for many years, and it's getting more and more popular, especially in the academic area. 

So what is the definition of social innovation? And what direction is it leading us? Finally, what social impact can it create?

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B-corp verification is to measure the company's social impact, and each year, the B-corp organization will list the best companies. We have chosen the companies that score the highest to tell their impact.

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Have you lost in enormous information every day, and even been affected by fake news? Bellingcat is an independent open-source platform, that uses every single piece of information they can find to piece together the truth, let's hear their work.

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The heatwave has been hitting so many places across the entire world, and we are still struggling to transition our energy consumption to green energy, but is green energy really green? Should we rely on it to reduce environmental impacts and to have normal weather?

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This Danish company leveled up the 'leaf packaging' using fiber packaging which comes from 100% natural ‘leaves’, which made them the first and only company to do so.

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Data governance is more and more important as technology is booming, it needs responsibility and accountability. Regrading that, researchers found that the Social Innovation Tools can enable citizens to support data governance.

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We all face a variety of social problems, and some of them are very difficult to solve. Researchers found that markets are intertwined with social problems, especially wicked social problems, and we can leverage the power of business to alleviate social problems.

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What could be the alternative to LinkedIn?

Polywork, a UK company founded in 2021 with its unique visualized display and multiple badges, allows users to showcase their multiple talents in an easy way and also creates more space for collaboration.

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Do you want to study social innovation academically? And learn how to solve social problems? We've listed some well-known Social Innovation Master programs to start your journey.

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Google is the world's largest search engine, and it makes money from advertising and data. So are there better search engines that can protect your privacy, and also remove ads?

Sure, there are, and they are getting more and more popular.

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There were 40.3 million victims of human trafficking in 2016, and with the uncertainty of the economy and high rates of unemployment, especially during the period of Covid-19, people are more vulnerable and become victims of human trafficking over the world.

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Public sector innovation is hard, but with the rising interest in social innovation and the challenges of the aging population, we could see some directions of social innovation in elderly services, that could improve the wellbeing and welfare of the elderly.

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