Have Unused Travel Currency? It Can Support Global Equity

A small action that supports SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities Coins from a trip.A few unused notes tucked into a drawer. Around the world, billions in leftover foreign currency sit unused — money that can no longer be spent, exchanged, or easily reused by individuals. Why this matters Unused foreign currency represents a missed opportunity to support social impact. Foreign coins and banknotes often sit unused or lose value over time Many travelers return home with…

Five Minutes to Fairness: How Micro-Mentoring Shrinks Inequality

Inequality isn’t only about income—it’s also about access: access to opportunity, information, and networks of support. For many people, the difference between moving forward or feeling stuck can come down to whether someone took five minutes to listen, guide, or connect them. Globally, inequality is often measured using something called the Gini coefficient—a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means perfect equality (everyone has the same income) and 100 means total inequality (one person…

Auto-Caption Your Stories: A 10-Second Habit to Make Content More Inclusive

One Tap for More Inclusive Communication Every time you post a video or story on social media—Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn—turn on auto-captions or add simple subtitles. It takes 10 seconds, and it turns your everyday content into a tool for inclusion. This micro-habit supports Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, by improving access for people with hearing impairments, language learners, and neurodivergent viewers. Why It Matters 1.5 billion people globally live with some degree…

Support Local Businesses

Choose to shop at small, local businesses in your community this week. This helps create jobs and keep money circulating in your local economy. Small Purchases, Big Impact: How Shopping Local Fights Poverty In our interconnected world, it's easy to forget that some of the most powerful actions we can take to combat global issues start right in our own neighborhoods. Today, we're exploring a simple yet impactful way to contribute to the UN's Sustainable…