People Fixing the World

Children with dyslexia are often misunderstood — but what if their struggles in school are... more

We look at solutions that focus on teaching children how to respect each other and underst... more

Peru is famous for its diverse and innovative cuisine - but how is it making sure its vene... more

Learning to read empowers people, reduces poverty and increases their job chances. Yet mor... more

How do you save threatened species? This week we look at two novel solutions. In the UK, s... more

Organ transplantation has long been seen as a miracle of modern medicine but each year tho... more

Thousands of people in Sierra Leone lost limbs during the brutal civil war, and many more ... more

Many cities are becoming unpleasant to live in: they are getting hotter due to climate cha... more

The US state of Alaska may be known for its rugged wilderness, but it’s also quietly leadi... more

A unique community in Chester in northern England, brings multiple generations together to... more

In some places, the nearest safe operating room can be hours or even days away. We find ou... more

In one of the poorest neighbourhoods of Mumbai, a quiet transformation is underway. Govand... more

Play is essential to children’s development – kids learn about themselves and the world ar... more

A new farming method is having a dramatic effect on maize crops in Malawi. And assistance ... more

In India, how can gorgeous flowers offered in a temple or gathered to decorate a wedding b... more

Frequent floods blight the poorest neighbourhoods of New Orleans but the residents are fig... more

British Sikh engineer, Navjot Sawhney gave up his lucrative career to go and work in India... more

Communication is a human right - but what happens when someone can’t speak for themselves?... more

What if reimagining how cities are designed could make women safer? In Cairo, sexual haras... more

From powering cars to feeding farm animals, how using seaweed more can help the planet. We... more