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Our Mission is to transform care work in Africa

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NYC developers are transforming vacant spaces into preschools, easing the city’s child care shortage while strengthening community ties. A smart blend of real estate and social impact. #ChildCare #NYC #UrbanSolutions bit.ly/40F3soM

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23M+ U.S. workers now care for aging loved ones—more than those caring for kids. Smart employers are responding with flexible schedules, paid leave & support. Prioritizing eldercare = stronger teams. #CareEconomy #Eldercare Harvard Business Review bit.ly/4lVekap

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A landmark report urges India to rethink ageing—not as decline or dependency, but as a stage of purpose, potential, and contribution. Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Dalberg Ashoka Read more:bit.ly/410UORM

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Dementia in Kenya is misunderstood, stigmatized, and often seen as normal ageing. A new study by Aga Khan University urges policy change, caregiver support & public awareness to tackle this growing crisis. #DementiaAwareness #Kenya bit.ly/4f8GkW3

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Fortaleza, Brazil is cooling overheated areas with natural micro parks made from reused materials—safe, green spaces for kids & caregivers that fight climate heat. Child-focused design for healthier cities.#Urban95 Van Leer Foundation #Brazil #ClimateAction bit.ly/4osV0DH

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🚴‍♂️ Danish social entrepreneur Ole Kassow’s #CyclingWithoutAge pairs seniors with volunteer cyclists for trishaw rides—spreading joy, dignity & connection. Now in 300+ cities with 8k+ volunteers. #ActiveAging #SocialImpact #CommunityBuilding bit.ly/46Wt2tG [l

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Family caregiving in the U.S. has surged to 63M+—nearly 1 in 4 Americans—up 20M in 10 years. Mostly women, many struggle with financial strain, poor health & isolation. Advocates call for paid leave & stronger protections. #Caregiving National Alliance for Caregiving bit.ly/4m92x8W

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The UK has launched a £500m Better Futures Fund to support 200,000 vulnerable children over 10 years. Backed by partners like Save the Children UK & The King's Trust, it’s a global model for early intervention, education & wellbeing. #BetterFuturesFund bit.ly/4lQLmbv

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📖 The Millennial Caregiver by Rachael Piltch-Loeb offers an insightful guide for millennials balancing #caregiving with careers, relationships & personal goals. A timely resource on the emotional, financial & social realities of young caregivers. bit.ly/4msHA9g

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#Japan is turning ageing into opportunity. Its ¥96T #longevityeconomy is driving growth through AI care robots, social tech & “conversation partner” services. A powerful example of ageing as innovation, not decline. Read more via World Economic Forum 👇 bit.ly/3JaaRqH

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In Rwanda, children born during & after the genocide are now parents. The Sugira Muryango program, developed with the Rwanda govt & researchers, helps families strengthen bonds & break cycles of generational trauma. Learn more in #EMC2025 bit.ly/3KIRtSj Van Leer Foundation

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In rural South Korea, empty classrooms are being filled by grandmothers learning to read for the first time—proof that #education has no age limit. A powerful reminder of resilience & lifelong learning. The Female Quotient #Aging #LifelongLearning bit.ly/4heH8cW

In rural South Korea, empty classrooms are being filled by grandmothers learning to read for the first time—proof that #education has no age limit. A powerful reminder of resilience &amp; lifelong learning. <a href="/femalequotient/">The Female Quotient</a> 
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South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled all parents are entitled to equal parental leave — declaring current labour laws discriminatory. Parents can now share 4 months + 10 days of leave however they choose—a major win for gender equality. bit.ly/4ngRz0P

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Oct 29 – International Day of Care & Support. Care holds everything together—our families, our workplaces, our world.This year’s theme, “Care & Support for All,” reminds us that everyone has a role — giving, receiving or making care possible with dignity. #InternationalDayOfCare

Oct 29 – International Day of Care &amp; Support. Care holds everything together—our families, our workplaces, our world.This year’s theme, “Care &amp; Support for All,” reminds us that everyone has a role — giving, receiving or making care possible with dignity.
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Seattle startup Rippl is transforming dementia care with telehealth & value-based models that help people stay at home longer. Backed by $23M in Series A funding, Rippl is proving virtual care can deliver real results.#DementiaCare #Telehealth bit.ly/4p6nRx8

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From streaming & gaming to online yoga and video calls, older adults are embracing tech to stay connected, healthy, and engaged. The biggest power users aren’t teens anymore—but retirees with time, curiosity, & Wi-Fi to spare. #DigitalInclusion bit.ly/49dfj2B

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Ageing safely shouldn’t come at the cost of privacy. Sensi.ai's sound-based approach helps families and caregivers spot early signs of distress—protecting both dignity and independence. #Caregiving #HolisticCare sensi.ai

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From Rwanda’s childcare and clean cookstoves to Tanzania’s shared-care policies & South Africa’s stronger protections for domestic workers—governments are recognizing that valuing care drives real economic progress.UN Women bit.ly/3LDfXN8

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As Korea faces some of the world’s lowest birthrates, postpartum care centers offer mothers a rare chance for rest and healing after childbirth—while also revealing just how expensive raising children has become. #Korea #MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare bit.ly/3JNPz2o

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Caregiving isn’t a career break—it's a skill-builder. From problem-solving to empathy, many women are turning lived experience into purpose-driven second careers. Read how Nicole Nurse and others did it: USA TODAY bit.ly/4oydBgX #CareEconomy