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"It replaces the time I would’ve gone out to work. You’ve got people around you. No one’s judging you. You can just be yourself.”

Male isolation is a growing among older men, but workshops known as Men’s Sheds are becoming places of friendship

#community
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“I understand why you do it. You think it’s protection. But it won’t protect you, if something goes wrong, the consequences are real."

@aaamindset on the amazing work they are doing to protect young people from the dangers of #knifecrime.

#charity
https://t.co/vtp0KDECph

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In the heart of North Sumatra, the coastal rice paddies of #Bali, Indonesia’s people – villagers, farmers, elders, and activists – are challenging powerful interests, defending fragile ecosystems, and, against all odds, winning.

#Indonesia #environment
https://t.co/bZ9CNVEYUe

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“Volunteering for Shout provides a safe space for people to talk and work through their emotions. I volunteer for Shout as well because I want to help people in a crisis and de-escalate them to a calm space.”

#Sheffield #volunteering #mentalhealth
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“Some of the hardest parts of this entire ordeal was not knowing. There were entire days where there wasn’t any internet – where there was no communication.

Read the incredible story of students helping Said Zaneen out of war-torn Gaza.

#Palestine #Gaza
https://t.co/5Jjbpjfkph

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“If I don’t save it, who will?”

Itakwu Innocent, a conservationist and teacher from #Nigeria, has a commitment to forest and wildlife protection - which has made him a symbol of resilience.

#wildlife #forestprotection #environment #nature #optimistic
https://t.co/jTO7FIDAfz

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“The idea behind the charity is to support anyone who has a barrier in the way of getting out the house.”

Move the Masses CEO Libby Croft tells Optimist about their charity matching people with volunteers to go for a walk and chat.

#community #charity
https://t.co/gXZnciTIda

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Episode 3 of The Optimist: Unplugged is out now, with Nicci from Billy and Beyond, who sadly lost her son after he took recreational drugs.

Link in our bio to watch on Spotify and YouTube.

#optimistunplugged #podcast #theoptimistmag #magazine #awareness #drugawareness

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Happy #PrideMonth from all of us at The Optimist!

Here at the Optimist we are celebrating Pride Month this June, and want to spotlight some LGBTQIA+ creators that we think you should be following.

#Pride #LGBTQ #LoveIsLove
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“An incredible feel good moment, but bittersweet at the same time”

Read below about Alan Corcoran’s emotional journey and determination to turn his grief into a monumental challenge of swimming 500 kilometres along Ireland's coast in memory of his dad.

https://t.co/OtSaa4Q4qn

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“Some of the hardest parts of this entire ordeal was not knowing. There were entire days where there wasn’t any internet – where there was no communication.

Read the incredible story of students helping Said Zaneen out of war-torn Gaza.

#Palestine #Gaza
https://t.co/5Jjbpjfkph

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“Coming in in the morning and they are purring and excited to see you, it is honestly one of the biggest joys ever.”

@JournoAnnaleece visited @TabbyTeas to hear about how animals can help people's mental health.

#catcafe #cats #cafe #mentalhealth
https://t.co/jjOnOpJ63r

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In this week's podcast, The Optimist team wrote letters to their future selves.💌

Episode 2 is out now on Spotify and YouTube (link in our bio)!

https://t.co/xpfV9MPRyX

#podcast #optimistunplugged #lettertofutureme #positivenews

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“I know my work, however small or big, is making a difference to people’s lives.”✨

Emaan was inspired after watching Robin Hood help those in need, and wanted to help people too.💍

#community #handmadejewellery #homelessness #positivenews
https://t.co/IOyFFKm152

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Have you listened to the latest episode of The Optimist: Unplugged with @eloisec0x and @jaseljourno?

If not, here is a sneak peak! You can find the whole episode on our Spotify and Youtube (link in bio)

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“Anybody may need some help at some point and I want to help where I can. I don’t want anyone to go hungry"

Amber Smith spoke to a young entrepreneur who is raising money to feed the homeless.

Find out more here 👇

https://t.co/D6MJs31odo

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Happy pride month from our team here at The Optimist Magazine!

@holly_robson259 highlights #LGBTQIA creators, artists, and charities that you should check out.

#PrideMonth #LoveIsLove

https://t.co/Nru8d4V9xx

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“My favourite part is the company, the laughter, and the jokes."

@JournoAnnaleece spoke to @_bfriend about how the charity helps fight loneliness.

#charity #bfriend

https://t.co/3olc9wnIl6

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"We have lots of refugees who come to us who are highly skilled professionals, but these qualifications don’t necessarily translate to the UK."

@eloisec0x speaks with Trampoline, a social enterprise that helps refugees and asylum seekers.

Read it here 👇
https://t.co/ExcVfmpcao

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I interviewed a fellow Latvian expat about her experiences of moving to the UK as a preteen, check it out!