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Prime movers
The idea of changing a city for the better might be daunting but individuals with vision and initiative can make a meaningful difference.
Changing of the guard
A new generation of politicians, activists and educators are shaking up parts of Africa beset by corruption and inequality. We meet five pioneers determined to transform their countries for good.
Balance of power
At a febrile time for the US, we meet three figures who are speaking up about social justice, civil rights and the power of fair reporting.
One thing I learned this year
Whether caught up in terror or a typhoon – or governing a nation – all of our writers learned a key lesson in 2018.
Showing their rage
One group of senior dissenters has fought injustice for 30 years. We meet the Raging Grannies.
Can I have a word?
Canadian author Margaret Atwood is almost as well known for her relentless activism as she is for her award-winning novels – but she is far more enthusiastic about the latter.
How to…
For advice on ambitious projects and world-changing actions, we turn to the people at the sharp end. Here, they give the benefit of their hard-won experience.
The leaders
Our heroes for the future, selected for their talents and problem-solving skills. During the recession, they have gone the extra mile to make the world a better place, giving us hope.
Mrs Dynamite
Oumou Sangaré sings from the heart about pain, poverty and polygamy. Her feminist lyrics and political stance have made her a role-model for women in Mali and across Africa.
