Grocer lets customers direct its community giving

When corporations donate to charity, it's often far-flung global causes that benefit. That's still entirely commendable, of course, but British grocer Waitrose recently launched a locally focused...

Shoreditch tricycle race benefits social entrepreneurs

On August 31st, the streets of Shoreditch, London, will be overrun by adults on kids' tricycles as part of a new annual race to benefit local charities and social entrepreneurs. Thirty teams of up...

Blind guides take sighted on sensorial walking tours of Lisbon

So-called dark restaurants, where sighted customers are literally thrown into utter darkness and served by blind waiters, have been around for nearly a decade. Since a seated meal goes only so far in...

Power Of The Paw

Autistic children live in a very isolated world.  This heartwarming story, once again, goes to show what a powerful influence a dog can be in your life.  Karen Shriek, founder of 4 Paws for Ability,...

Used Danish bikes help African poor

Thousands of bicycles are scrapped each year in Denmark because their owners can't be bothered to have them fixed, or would rather buy a new bike instead. A new initiative from Copenhagen-based...