Design News

As #PlasticFreeJuly kicks off, we look at a new innovation that allows us to cleanse our environment of discarded plastic bags by building new roads with it. >

Photographer Zara Julius explores vulnerability in the lives of gender non-conforming people of colour. >

The RefuGIS programme helps Syrian refugees tackle the challenges of life in the world’s largest refugee camp. >

South African scientist Bathabile Mpofu created a mini science kit in the hopes that it will inspire students in rural areas. >

The awards aim to advance society through good design. >

Creative platform This Is Uganda shares inspiring stories to undermine the negative perceptions that it is a country only suffering from poverty and HIV/AIDS. >

The award-winning photographer has spent over 15 years documenting the lives of young people in the country. >

Meet the writer, director, and actress making unapologetically political theatre. >

Serge Attukwei Clottey uses Ghana’s ever-present yellow oil gallons to make a political statement about the environment, history and consumption. >

“We have enough clothes. The world is full of it. We need to start protecting our environment and stop being needless consumers.” >

Made in Africa, the Dung Beetle Project turns single use plastic items into usable fuel. >