In April of 2019, we shared a story about LEGO and its plans to launch a line of their famous bricks to introduce blind people to the braille alphabet. Now we’re happy to share those bricks are ready to be distributed. The LEGO Foundation molded the bricks with studs that … [Read more...] about LEGO has designed braille bricks for blind students
Education
This initiative builds bamboo bikes so kids in Ghana can get to school
Children in Ghana’s rural areas often have to walk for miles to get to school, an exhausting trip that can impede kids’ learning process, and even prevent some from pursuing an education altogether. A local initiative is aiming to change that by offering bikes made of bamboo to … [Read more...] about This initiative builds bamboo bikes so kids in Ghana can get to school
Let your child design their own playground with this versatile kit
In the ever-expanding search for ways to keep kids entertained while stuck at home, Chloe Varelidi, an architect turned toy designer, has created a kit that allows kids to build their own playgrounds. The kit, called Follies, consists of 45 flat plastic shapes in bright colors … [Read more...] about Let your child design their own playground with this versatile kit
Victoria will offer free menstrual products in all public schools
In a big win for women’s health, the Victorian state government in Australia has announced that it will offer free menstrual products in all public schools. The initiative is a first for Australia and will make tampons and pads available across all 1,500 government … [Read more...] about Victoria will offer free menstrual products in all public schools
Thought Leader Series: Renée Lertzman and the psychology of climate action
We are often talking about technical solutions to help us over come the climate crisis, but what we don’t talk about so much is how the climate crisis makes us feel. Renée Lertzman is a psychologist and environmentalist who understands that it’s completely normal to feel … [Read more...] about Thought Leader Series: Renée Lertzman and the psychology of climate action
