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Kami, a Virtual Influencer

Kami, a Virtual Influencer With Down Syndrome, Aims to Make Digital World More Inclusive

1 Comment / Brand, ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, Efforts, purpose, Women Empowerment / By / May 18, 2022

Project from Down Syndrome International wants to improve online representation of those with disabilities The digital world is still not a fully inclusive place. In a global study last year from the Institute of Digital Fashion, 60% of people said there was a lack of inclusivity in digital spheres, which can lead to the marginalization of certain communities …

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Nina Van Dijk marched alongside hundreds of activists to take part in the Caravan for Climate Justice in PortugalJoao Esteves

Meet the students who marched 400 km across Portugal for climate justice

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, Climate Change, Efforts, Environment, purpose, Youth / By / May 17, 2022

SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories. When António Assunção and Nina Van Dijk came across an open post inviting school students to join them on Friday, 25th March …

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Two Texas Businesswomen Launch Fashion Full Circle To Empower and Lift Up Other Women

Leave a Comment / Brand, ChangeMaker, Efforts, Efforts, purpose, Startup, Women Empowerment / By / May 13, 2022

Sterling Woerner and Kelly Winget Join Forces to Build a Community and Their First Event is a Houston Success When Fashion Full Circle founders Kelly Winget and Sterling Woerner connected on LinkedIn, the businesswomen immediately found a kinship born from mutual interests and the desire to support women pursuing the best for themselves.  “Powerful women …

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Lai (third from right) and Lau (right) joining other project partners and supporters in daubing paint on a canvas to launch the art exhibition at GMBB Mall in Bukit Bintang. — Photos: CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

Art through the eyes of special children

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, Efforts, purpose, Youth / By / May 13, 2022

ART is a form of communication and expression, allowing artists from all backgrounds to tell stories on a blank canvas. At Artgene studio for differently-abled children, its owner and art teacher Eric Lai discovered that children had their own stories and talent even though they differed from others. “I realise that these children are not …

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The Citizen Astronaut Program sends "leaders into space to help expand access for all of humanity"; Katya Echazarreta will become the organization's first citizen ambassador. In an interview with S4H, the young woman commented: “As a Mexican engineer who works in the space industry, I know firsthand how few we are. I have always believed that it is not enough to achieve your goals if you do not help others to grow with you. I began to work diligently to help not only students in the United States who have great aspirations like mine, but also students and women in Mexico who hear the same words that I heard too often, 'it's not for you'”.

Katya Echazarreta was once told: “That’s not for you.” Now she will become the first Mexican woman to travel to space

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, Efforts, purpose, STEM, Women Empowerment / By / May 12, 2022

Katya Echazarreta: The 26-year-old will be part of the Blue Origin NS-21 mission and is part of the Citizen Astronaut Program. Katya Echazarreta broke down in tears upon hearing the news: “My mom is going to go crazy!” She said after receiving a video call in which she learned that she would become the first Mexican …

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