Traditionally the preserve of religion and state, ritual is being reclaimed across society in newly creative ways. As a means to connect with others and with what is important, how can ritual enrich our lives – and shape our future?The post Reclaiming ritual appeared first on Positive News.
By recognising Brexit as a symptom, not the cause, Britain can address global issues through local solutionsThe post Beyond Brexit: localisation key to Britain’s future appeared first on Positive News.
Ostracised throughout Europe for centuries, Roma immigrants are finding Glasgow more welcoming. Education and trust-building are at the heart of the city’s attempts at cultural integrationThe post A Glasgow welcome appeared first on Positive News.
Agile social enterprises are well placed to help smooth the way forward in our alien post-Brexit landscapeThe post Business with social conscience can help steer Brexit solutions appeared first on Positive News.
Although uncertain and scary, Brexit offers a thrill of progressive possibilityThe post Shining a light on ProgrExit possibilities appeared first on Positive News.
Editor-in-chief Seán Dagan Wood introduces issue 86 of Positive NewsThe post Sharing the vision appeared first on Positive News.
For Rio’s favela dwellers the story of the 2016 Olympics has been one of disbanded communities, demolished homes and broken promises of urban renewal. But, as Ben Whitford finds, the determination of one community offers hope for other ongoing strugglesThe post Keeping pace: the Rio residents fighting to keep their communities appeared first on Positive News.
Unlike many refugee settlements, where food supplies often end up on the black market or in the hands of politicians, the Bojador camp in Algeria is self-governed by its Sahrawi inhabitants. For ten years the solidarity system has managed to keep corruption largely at bay, Kenza Yousfi investigates howThe post Saharan solidarity: the North African refugees keeping corruption at bay appeared first on Positive News.
A popular UK TV channel for stories from ‘people who make society better for us all every day’, is offering its viewers the chance to own a stake in it, in an effort to empower communitiesThe post Community-focused TV channel to be owned by viewers appeared first on Positive News.
People with developmental disabilities are often mishandled by law enforcement simply because police officers don’t know how to communicate with them and deal with their erratic behavior. But one Virginia police department is taking steps to make sure this stops happening.
