For years a general complaint about dolls has been that they send the wrong messages to girls because they promote an unrealistic body image or reinforce stereotypes about girly interests. This Lottie astronomer doll is different - it comes complete with a telescope, tripod and fact sheet about notable women stargazers, The dolls are part of a movement encouraging girls' interest in STEM- science, technology, engineering and maths. www.lottie.com
Australian and New Zealand Paired Kidney Exchange Is going gang busters at increasing the number of kidneys donated / transplant patients into people that need them. Last year was a record year with 1/5 of all living kidney donors came from this program. The program allows friends and family who want to donate a kidney to a loved one but aren't a good medical match, to be paired with others in the same situation. The exchange also accepts donations from altruistic donors.Here is a program doing real good for those with kidney disease requiring a transplant.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-27/australia-kidney-disease-donor-transplant/103488392?
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