Paul Pholeros: How to reduce poverty? Fix homes

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In 1985, architect Paul Pholeros was challenged by the director of an Aboriginal-controlled health service to “stop people getting sick” in a small indigenous community in south Australia. The key insights: think beyond medicine and fix the local environment. In this sparky, interactive talk, Pholeros describes projects undertaken by Healthabitat, the organization he now runs to help reduce poverty — through practical design fixes — in Australia and beyond.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Juliana Rotich: Meet BRCK, Internet access built for Africa

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Tech communities are booming all over Africa, says Nairobi-based Juliana Rotich, cofounder of the open-source software Ushahidi. But it remains challenging to get and stay connected in a region with frequent blackouts and spotty internet hookups. So Rotich and friends developed BRCK, offering resilient connectivity for the developing world.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!