View Shipping containers are the tip of the iceberg. Homelessness in the UK is at epidemic levels ǀ View Homelessness makes us uncomfortable - it challenges our assumptions about global inequality, as well as the viability of our own welfare states and governance, when we see large numbers of our fellow citizens living in conditions akin to refugee camps abroad. 04/09/2019
United Kingdom British adventurer takes on 100 marathons around Britain barefoot Anna McNuff, 34, has challenged herself with running 100 marathons around Britain barefoot. She started the journey in the Shetland Islands, however is currently injured in Manchester after completing 1070 miles so far. 30/08/2019
Fashion Oxfam wants you to 'say no to new' clothes this September #SecondhandSeptember is a campaign being run by the charity to increase awareness of the number of clothes that end up in landfill each year. 28/08/2019
Ideas This insect influencer is saving the bees Yes you read that right, this influencer is a bee and she wants your attention to help save her sisters. 22/07/2019
Fashion “I went a month without shopping – and it felt amazing” Fast fashion is a trend we all want to avoid these days. But what happens when we abstain from shopping completely? Jenny Stallard did just that… 21/07/2019
Ideas Pete the Monkey: A revolutionary eco music festival in France Europe's most sustainable music festival takes over Normandy with a fresh, green approach to recycling, water, energy and plastic on site! 16/07/2019
Haiti Oxfam 'had culture of tolerating bad behaviour' - sex scandal report A report into the sexual exploitation of earthquake victims by Oxfam workers in Haiti says the charity had a "culture of tolerating bad behaviour". 11/06/2019
View Muslims are silent about their contribution to society. It’s time to drown out Islamophobes ǀ View In the 18 years since 9/11, I’ve watched Islamophobia go from a niche community concern to a national tragedy. Most religious hate crimes in the UK now target Muslims. 21/05/2019
no comment New world record set for highest-ever game of rugby Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby, arranged the match near Everest Advanced Base Camp. 07/05/2019
Fashion Why the new Harrods charity shop is an ode to sustainable fashion The luxury department store has launched a pop-up store in collaboration with the NSPCC 03/05/2019
no comment French 'Spiderman' climbs skyscraper to raise funds for Notre-Dame Dubbed the "French Spiderman", Alain Robert scaled a skyscraper without a harness in Paris on Monday to raise funds for the renovation of Notre-Dame cathedral. 26/03/2019
no comment Clement weather a relief for NYC New Year bathers Clement weather a relief for NYC New Year bathers 02/01/2019
Hungary Souped-up: Hot meals and food packages help Hungary's poor The country's largest soup kitchen is organised by the Food for Life Foundation and has been delivering thousands of hot meals to those in need every year. 25/12/2018
United Kingdom Scottish locals are leaving jackets on lamp posts for homeless people A group has started a spontaneous project to collect jackets for homeless people. 19/12/2018
USA Trump forced to close charity over misuse of funds claims Trump's troubled charitable foundation agrees to close over alleged misuse of funds. New York Attorney General to oversee the distribution of its remaining monies. 19/12/2018
Germany Auf Wiedersehen, pet: German animal shelters stop Christmas adoptions The temporary ban is to prevent people from spontaneously getting a pet for Christmas only to return it to the shelter afer the holidays. 11/12/2018
no comment Hundreds of Santas hit the ski slopes for charity Hundreds of skiing and snowboarding jolly Old St. Nicks hit the slopes Sunday (02 DEC. 2018) in Maine for a good cause. 03/12/2018
World Video highlights the families separated from each other this Christmas A haunting Christmas advert showing families separated as a result of conflict has been released by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 03/12/2018
Fashion Black Friday or 'Fair Friday' — which one do you want? A Swiss bookstore decided to turn Black Friday on its head, encouraging customers to make charitable donations instead of snapping up cheap deals. 26/11/2018
Russia Russia's homeless use buses to escape winter chill Local businesses have been donating old buses to Russia's homeless population as a way to escape winter temperatures 23/11/2018
no comment Celebrities serve Thanksgiving dinner to homeless people in LA Kevin Hart, Pharrell Williams and Minnie Driver were among the celebrities who turned out Wednesday to serve Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless in downtown Los Angeles. 22/11/2018
France French gender equality minister donates hair to cancer patients The politician said she had been reluctant to go public with the personal action, but wanted “to make this initiative known to all those who can and want to contribute”. 01/11/2018
France German filmmaker begins 'million step' walk for refugees Grig Richters is calling on EU lawmakers to give homes to unaccompanied children at European refugee camps. 28/10/2018
United Kingdom Watch: Competitors have smashing time at World Conker Championships Competitors braved blustery weather to battle it out on Sunday at the annual World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire, England. 15/10/2018
World Urgent action needed to end child marriage 134 million more female children will become brides in the next 12 years unless we act now, warns Save the Children on Day of the Girl. 11/10/2018
Romania Top innovators talk creativity and change in Romania Leading figures in the creative industry, including Hollywood actress Robin Wright, revealed how they had used their skills to spur change. 05/10/2018
