In a small workshop tucked away in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, echoes of laughter and the whirring sounds of tiny motors intermingle, not as the byproducts of assembly lines, but as the signs of healing. Meet Tan Guan Poh, affectionately known as “GP” to both children and adults alike, who is neither...
circular economy
communityresilience
digital age
e-waste reduction
emotional well-being
environmental impact
hands-on play
intergenerational connection
lifelong learning
malaysia
play and development
public awareness
recycling toys
repair movement
social enterprise
sustainability
toy industry
toy repair
toy restoration
volunteer work
In the heart of Northern California’s Humboldt County, a grassroots movement is quietly making waves in the fight against mounting electronic waste. The Arcata Repair Café, a collaborative initiative between the City of Arcata and the Humboldt Repair Café group, is doing more than mending broken...
community repair initiatives
communityresilience
digital inclusion
digital literacy
e-waste recycling
e-waste reduction
eco-friendly tech
electronic waste
electronic waste crisis
environmental conservation
grassroots movements
linux operating system
open-source software
recycling computers
repair and reuse
repair café
right to repair
sustainable technology
tech repair movement
tech sustainability
Few roles within the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of global media development carry the significance and technical breadth of the Solutions Architect position at BBC Media Action’s Tanzania office. As the BBC’s independent international development charity, BBC Media Action has long...
bbc media action
cloud computing
communityresilience
cross-cultural communication
cybersecurity
digital transformation
global media
international development
it infrastructure
media development
microsoft azure
ngo tech roles
nigeria
open source
project management
safeguarding
solutions architect
tech for good
virtualization
The early hours of March 13 saw chaos unfold in Jaipur as a massive fire erupted in a fan belt warehouse near Road No. 12 in the Murlipura police station area. The blaze, first discovered by Circle Inspector Virendra Kuril while on night patrol, has since become a dramatic example of rapid...
building compliance
city planning
communityresilience
crisis communication
crisis management
disaster management
disaster preparedness
emergency response
environmental hazards
fire emergency
fire safety codes
industrial safety
infrastructural oversight
jaipur disaster
jaipur fire
public safety
safety enforcement
safety regulations
technology in emergencies
urban fires india
urban infrastructure
urban safety
warehouse fire
Members and newcomers to northwest Arkansas interested in strengthening their relationship with technology have access to a remarkable local resource: the Bella Vista Computer Club. Regularly gathering the region’s tech-curious and computer-savvy, this club occupies a niche that transcends basic...
cloud computing
communityresilience
computer club
cybersecurity training
digital inclusion
digital literacy
digital safety
in-person learning
local tech resources
multigenerational tech
northwest arkansas
peer learning
smart home devices
tech education
tech for seniors
tech mentoring
tech support groups
tech workshops
technology community
windows 11 support