Articles Tagged with the word ‘work’
26 Apr 2012
Erica Crompton visits a unique organic farm and retreat in Scotland to discover how young volunteers are finding their way into employment
World gets to work for biggest day of climate action
13 Dec 2010
At over 7,000 'global work parties' across 188 countries, citizens set the example and challenged political leaders to get to work on climate solutions
Roses of Peace Bloom in Nepal
07 Dec 2010
A 28 year-old peace activist in Nepal is bringing people in conflict areas together through the simple act of giving a rose to a stranger
Climate Campaigner Honoured
13 Sep 2010
A 25-year-old climate campaigner, Kirsty Schneeberger, has been made an MBE for services to environmental conservation.
Creative Arts Bridge the Age Gap
21 Jul 2010
A London-based organisation is using people's memories as building blocks for bringing different generations together through the creative arts.
Stockfree Farming Gains Momentum
09 Jun 2010
Educational centres to open nationally, promoting vegan techniques for organic food growing
New Film Project Captures Solutions
03 Mar 2010
A new film project is seeking out and documenting inspirational individuals, communities and cultures from around the world.
The Pipes of Peace
10 Feb 2010
Pipers, once rare, are today a commonplace feature in Ireland again. One devotee, Brian Vallely founded the Armagh Pipers Club -his aim to promote and teach Irish music in the Armagh area.
Desmond Tutu’s UK Peace Choir
08 Feb 2010
The East Midlands' own Soul-Gospel choir, Choir Invisible, was recently in concert at Southwell Minster, to celebrate their new role as The Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir.
Dandelion Award
09 Dec 2009
Positive News has become a judge and media partner for the Dandelion Award, which recognises the achievements of grassroots social enterprises that are having a truly positive impact.
Farming from the Heart
23 Nov 2009
A health and social care innovation has been unveiled, creating 20 working care farms across Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire in the UK.
Snails on Wheels
23 Nov 2009
Recently, three young Australian friends, Dimitry Peisakhov, Tristan McAfee and his brother Dominic spent over a month cycling around Iceland.
Fishing for Lyrics
23 Nov 2009
PoetCasting is an exciting internet project, revolutionising the way we think about the art of poetry.
From London to Sydney…and Back Again!
23 Nov 2009
Sarah Sayeed is a British Asian MC and singer opening doors for young people in the music industry.
Peaceful Progress
23 Nov 2009
The 4th Peace Mala International Youth Awards were presented earlier this year at a ceremony held in the United Nations Association Temple of Peace in Cardiff.
Udder Brilliance!
23 Nov 2009
Southbank Centre and E4 Udderbelly launched The Training Academy, as part of their Summer Season beside the Thames.
Lens for Change
23 Nov 2009
Intrepid journalist, photographer, peace campaigner, national representative and spokesperson are all words that describe Mahmoud Jabari, an 18 year-old reporter from the Westbank.
World Rural Women’s Day
06 Oct 2009
World Rural Women's Day takes place each year on the 15th October. Celebrations and events take place in more than 100 countries around the world each year.