Improving women's lives through business...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31002226


baby heat pad- ideal for small/ premature babies in LDC countries- as much cheaper than an incubator- can lower infant mortality rates.



An emergency after birth kit, very low cost and helps protect mum and baby- it includes a sterile cord cutter, soap to clean and plastic sheeting for the birth.

 

Nia are very cheap sanitary towels for young girls in Kenya- who previously missed a lot of school during their periods, because other pads towels, were so expensive ($1) these nia are a quarter of the price.

Brazils tribal tourism; good or bad?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30897076
Brazil and its tribal tourism- good or bad?

 

 

 

FRIDGEONOMICS

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31042292



UNILEVER  a global brand that owns ben and Jerrys and PG tips tea (among lots of other brands) says it has totally eliminated waste.

When China reached middle income status a decade ago, about a quarter of the population had fridges. Now, it's about 90%, just shy of the 99% rate found in developed countries. In India, which still hasn't reached $3,000 per capita income, fridge ownership is about 27% and growing as the middle class expands.

Solar power; will it solve Africa's energy debt?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30805419


small scale a solar powered street lamp in a Mali village.



large scale- plant in Morocco, North Africa.
One of the positives of Solar is that it can vary in scale.

Disney unveils first Latina princess!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31056836

 

Disney's first Latina princess- will first be seen in 2016 in Princess Sofia. She will then get her own series which will be broadcast in 25 languages around the world.