It has been a tough year for charities and various programmes to stay afloat. The Easterseals’ programme in Illinois, US provide a variety of resources to help individuals of all…
Singer-songwriter founds own business during lockdown
As we are all missing concerts and festival season this year a lot of artists and musicians have been at a loss. But this isn’t the case for 23 year…
Baby Sloth makes his public debut at US zoo
With everything that’s happened so far this year we could all do with a reason to smile and what better reason than the arrival of a baby animal. Brookfield Zoo…
Volunteer helpline assisting older Irish citizens with tech problems
With more people staying home and using their phones and laptops more as a result of lockdown older people in Ireland are no different. A volunteer helpline, Generation Tech was…
Tourist areas reopen in Pakistan
With travelling abroad mostly off the table this summer many people are just delighted to be able to go on a staycation in their home country. People in Pakistan will…
American retail giant to begin drive-in movie screenings
We have seen a huge uptake in drive-in movie venues opening in recent months as a result of the pandemic. In the US, 160 Walmart stores are converting their car…
New social enterprise seeks to give Irish family carers an outlet
Family carers’ often have no outlet outside the home caring for their loved one which can often leave them feeling isolated and without a purpose. Fiona O’Neill recently set up…
First socially distanced outdoor music venue opens in the UK
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, all concerts and festivals have had to be cancelled this year leaving music lovers feeling lost. This just means more planning and innovative…
Teenage boy becomes humanitarian hero in small English town during lockdown
Many people have become heroes in their local areas by helping out and volunteering during lockdown but perhaps no one has been as impressive as a teenager in the UK….
