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Tanzanian startup lighting up education with solar backpacks

Tanzanian startup lighting up education with solar backpacks

In rural Tanzania, where many households do not have electricity, a startup is transforming how children study after dark. Soma Bags is providing a simple yet revolutionary solution: solar-powered backpacks made from repurposed cement bags. Tanzania’s Soma Bags are revolutionizing education in rural areas of the country. The startup collects discarded cement bags from construction sites and streets and upcycles the material into study backpacks. Each bag is equipped with...

By Nairobi, Kenya
New union launched for game developers in US and Canada

New union launched for game developers in US and Canada

The United Videogame Workers union has been announced at this year’s Game Developers Conference, formed in partnership with the Communications Workers of America and the American Federation of Musicians. More game developers are looking to secure their working rights and benefits with the formation of a new union. The direct-join union was announced at this year’s Game Developer Conference and is officially called ‘The United Videogame Workers’ union, or UVW-CWA...

By Bristol, UK
Drones to make Mount Everest safer for Sherpas and climbers

Drones to make Mount Everest safer for Sherpas and climbers

Every year, Mount Everest’s team of Sherpas risk their lives to guide foreign adventurers to the mountain’s peak. New drones could soon ease their burdens, carrying essential medical supplies and heavy climbing equipment. On average, four people lose their lives on Mount Everest each year. With warmer temperatures making the mountain's ice cover less stable, this number increased to an average of 8 annually over the last decade. Sherpas sadly accounted...

By London, UK