Society Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Society Archives - Positive News 32 32 Life lessons: Omid Djalili on what life so far has taught him https://www.positive.news/society/life-lessons-omid-djalili-on-what-life-so-far-has-taught-him/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:58:18 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=487501 The stand-up comedian and actor on being a bridge between east and west, improving his listening skills and harnessing anger for good

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]]> The bid to ensure that no one dies alone https://www.positive.news/society/the-bid-to-ensure-that-no-one-dies-alone/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:10:30 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=486840 A nurse who trains compassionate citizens to provide company for people in the last hours of their lives is expanding into tackling social isolation too

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]]> The rising movement for better bread. Plus what else to expect in the new issue of Positive News https://www.positive.news/society/the-rising-movement-for-better-bread-plus-what-else-to-expect-in-the-new-issue-of-positive-news/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:10:36 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=485624 The new issue of Positive News magazine is out now. Highlights include London’s first all-female garage and how to inject awe into your life

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]]> ‘No longer passive subjects’. Care-leavers tell their stories https://www.positive.news/society/care-leavers-tell-their-stories-improve-system/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:46:14 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=484654 Those behind a new anthology hope to create systemic change by sharing the stories of 100 people who have experienced the UK care system

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]]> From adversity to empowerment: eight refugee entrepreneurs – in pictures https://www.positive.news/society/london-based-refugees-turned-entrepreneurs/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:53:22 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=484034 London-based refugees turned entrepreneurs tell their stories to mark Refugee Week

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]]> 10 podcasts that are changing the world for the better https://www.positive.news/society/10-podcasts-that-are-changing-the-world-for-the-better/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:04:55 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=482918 Positive News launched a podcast last week, but we’re not the only ones trying to inspire change over the airways

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]]> Portrait of Humanity: moving photos of beauty and resilience https://www.positive.news/society/a-photography-competition-that-captures-the-beauty-and-diversity-of-humanity-has-revealed-its-shortlist/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:35:30 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=482648 A competition that captures the resilience, beauty and diversity of humanity has revealed its shortlist

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]]> Dutch digital detoxers unplug en masse. Will the world follow? https://www.positive.news/society/dutch-digital-detoxers-unplug-will-the-world-follow/ Fri, 31 May 2024 11:43:01 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=481606 Members of The Offline Club are swapping out their phones for board games, books and tranquillity. Now, the concept is poised to go global

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]]> What went right this week: indie record stores hit a high note, plus more https://www.positive.news/environment/good-news-stories-from-week-16-of-2024/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:42 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=477710 Indie record stores hit a high note, Europe removed hundreds of dams, and an iconic tree was poised for a comeback, plus more

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]]> What went right this week: a major win for climate justice, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-15-of-2024/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:00:55 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=476924 Climate activists won big in Europe, the UK hit a pay gap milestone, and Germany went loco for locos, plus more

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