Inclusion, social cohesion, poverty

Can’t afford to pay the bills? You’re hired

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(IT) A scheme to help the needy by putting some cash in their hands — and, in the process, help them pay service and conservancy charges (S&CC) arrears — was launched yesterday in the Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency.

Recycled cartons to help schools in 6 cities

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(IT) Ever imagined what your milk or juice carton could do, apart from adding to the heaps of trash in landfills? It can create classroom furniture like desks and shelves for thousands of underprivileged children.

Women get a fair shot at job opportunities

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(IT) A two-day job fair, organized by Times of India’s Mumbai For Women campaign, saw nearly 3,000 women line up with their resumes for jobs in marketing, retail, sales, journalism, etc.

Combating loneliness among the elderly

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(IT) Loneliness and depression have become the most pressing problems for Chinese senior citizens. Most of them don’t need to worry about basic life needs as China’s development over the last 30 years has improved people’s quality of life.

NGOs share outcomes of projects for women, youth, disabled in İstanbul

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(IT) Nine nongovernmental organizations working for the rights of women, youth and people with disabilities have shared the results of projects they ran with funding from the Sabancı Foundation in İstanbul.

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