Friendly Mentors Help Ukrainians Find Their Footing in Vilnius
In the Lithuanian capital, locals and newcomers are pairing up to navigate paperwork and other challenges while building community.
As News Deserts Expand, Student Journalists Step Up
From student-staffed statehouse bureaus to papers run by journalism schools, academic-media partnerships are bolstering local coverage.
How Teen Girls in Mumbai Are Learning to Stand Tall
In workshops that combine self-defense with lessons on communication, young women build strength and confidence.
What We’re Reading: Bike Lanes, Dam Debates and More
See what caught our attention this week, from the economics of cycling infrastructure to a contested waterway in Delaware.
An App Is Helping Those With Vision Loss Navigate Urban Transit
From Vancouver to Barcelona, city transportation agencies are turning to NaviLens to make wayfinding easier for blind and low-vision riders.
What If Finding Affordable Housing Worked More Like Matchmaking?
Personalized, flexible support is helping low-income Californians navigate an intense real estate market.
The Perks of Virtual Coworking With Strangers
Amid the rise of remote work, “body doubling” has been helping those with ADHD — and those who just want more support — get things done.
Finding Justice Over the Airwaves
In Nigeria’s poorest state, those unable to access the justice system are taking their grievances to a radio show — and getting results.
What We’re Reading: Friendly Bus Drivers, Contraceptive Progress and More
See what caught our attention this week, from parents stepping up as bus drivers to biodegradable birth control implants.
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