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International chefs group together to banish hunger in Brazil

International chefs group together to banish hunger in Brazil

An initiative has been launched by a group of international chefs in Rio de Janeiro to combat widespread hunger. Italian chef Massimo Bottura and Brazilian chef David Hertz, are spearheading the scheme that will see surplus food donated by the Olympic village given to impoverished residents. The RefettoRio Gastromotiva initiative comes after the 31st Olympics came under criticism for sidelining[Read More…]

Mikaila Ulmer

11 year old girl lands $1M whole foods deal

An 11 year old entrepreneur from the US has landed a $1 million deal with Whole Foods for her Bee Sweet lemonade. Mikaila Ulmer had previously obtained a $60,000 Shark Tank deal when she was just 10. The show Shark Tank is a US version of the popular entrepreneur show, Dragon’s Den. Mikaila said she got the idea when she was just[Read More…]

Gianni Graham

Young girl collects dolls for homeless children

A generous young girl in the US has embarked upon a mission to collect thousands of barbie dolls for homeless children. Young Gianni Graham wants to collect 1,000 Barbie dolls for 1,000 young homeless girls. She currently has a collection of 700, which she eventually plans to hand over to homeless shelters. Speaking to ABC News, the youngster said: “Girls[Read More…]

Nawal al-Hawsawi

Meet Nawal al-Hawsawi: Saudi Arabia’s answer to Rosa Parks

Nawal al-Hawsawi is no ordinary woman. Dubbed ‘the Rosa Parks of Saudi Arabia’, Nawal is helping to challenge social norms and stereotypes by holding on fiercely to her independence and breaking convention. Not only is she one of the first black, female pilots in Saudi Arabia, she is also an outspoken critic against racism and sexisim in her country. For this[Read More…]

Muslims hold anti-ISIS rally in London

Muslims hold anti-ISIS rally in London

Thousands of Muslims have staged a march in London against terrorism and the rise of ISIS. While the majority of the mainstream media focus on the crimes committed by a very small percentage of Islamic fanatics, over 4,000 Muslims came together to say ‘not in my name’ during the the annual UK Arbaeen Procession. However, with the exception of the[Read More…]