Author: Sam Haddad

Synergy Theatre Project brings prisoners, ex-prisoners, and young people at risk of offending to the stage, aiming to challenge how society perceives them and how they perceive themselves. One poignant scene from their play *Lifers* depicts a prison guard helping an old man who has had an accident in his cell, despite union rules prohibiting… Continue reading The prisoners flipping the script on stage

A novel visualization tool has been developed by a researcher from Finland to spark meaningful conversations about the emotional toll of the climate crisis. Despite the constant barrage of alarming headlines regarding the severity of the climate crisis, there is a lack of discourse surrounding the emotional aspect of witnessing these existential threats, whether through… Continue reading The visual tool for better understanding our feelings around the climate

A group of individuals are quietly taking on the task of cleaning up less-visible pollution, from landmines to hidden refuse in subterranean caves. One such initiative involves volunteer divers clearing discarded fishing nets and other debris from the depths of the UK seas. This led to further exploration of similar projects around the world, uncovering… Continue reading Three good things: projects clearing up junk that’s hidden from view