Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Karachi, there lived a young girl named Mahnoor Rizwan. At the tender age of nine, she received news that would change her life forever – a diagnosis of diabetes. While most children her age were playing carefree in the streets, Mahnoor found herself navigating the complex … Read more
Village Bells – an NGO for a noteworthy cause founded by Nivetha Venkatesan and Gowtham Kannan – took shape after an epiphany jolted Gowtham awake from his half-asleep state in the middle of the night. Nivetha Venkatesan (29) and Gowtham Kannan (39) belong to Ayakudi – a panchayat town in the Dindigul district in … Read more
I’m Ratile Mabitsela, 32 years old and I was bred in Tembisa, growing up was quite an experience, my home was filled with lots of love, my mom was my friend. I’d always get home from school to tell her all about my day and I’d just never keep quiet! My dad and brothers were my keepers, I … Read more
As a part of our series about Mental Health Champions helping to promote mental wellness, I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Mandana Ahmadi, CEO and Co-Founder of Alena. Mandana has always been passionate about mental health and how to use technology for social good, she has spent her career seeking a deep understanding of … Read more
Introducing Dr. Amit Saraswat: Revolutionizing Physiotherapy in India and Asia Dr. Amit Saraswat, a young and dynamic physiotherapist, is making waves in the field of physiotherapy in India and Asia with his remarkable achievements and innovative approach. Driven by his passion for providing speedy recovery to patients, he has set numerous benchmarks, establishing himself … Read more
FemmeUp is a company focused on improving women’s well-being by marketing food supplements and natural food supplements made in Catalan laboratories. The proposal was born in 2022 and promoted by Marcel Lewin, an expert in women’s health, and Jou López, with 17 years of experience in the field of women’s well-being. After two years of … Read more
Shoppers have had two main choices when it comes to at-home footwear: outside shoes or flimsy, unsupportive slippers. But Dooeys aims to change that. The company takes the simple concept of slippers and turns them into a quality, sustainable item. Read on for the company’s journey in this week’s Small Business Spotlight. What the Business Does … Read more
When Kyle LaFond taught middle school science, he was overwhelmed by the fumes generated by the body spray and other products they used. “That is some harsh, chemical-laden stuff,” LaFond says. “I walked around the hallways at school in a chemical fog, and I kept getting severe headaches.” He thought it might be stress, because … Read more
Great skincare shouldn’t be a luxury. While practicing in suburban New Mexico in 2013, Dr. David Lortscher was having a routine follow-up appointment with a 22-year-old, Rachael. She’d been suffering from acne since she was a teenager, and she’d tried almost every acne product under the sun, with little improvement. But in six weeks of … Read more
Alma Health is fully licensed as a healthcare provider by the departments of health in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and by the Ministry of Health in Egypt Digital healthcare provider Alma Health has launched its services in Dubai after establishing operations in Abu Dhabi and Cairo. Funded by leading global and regional centure capital firms, … Read more
Between winning the 2019 Innovation Showcase at the Animal Health Investment forum in London, participating in the SAP.iO Foundry New York and running his Silicon Valley-based company, the year has been off to a flying start. Guloy always knew he wanted a career in sustainability. A first-generation Filipino-American, he followed in his father’s footsteps and graduated with a degree … Read more