Being inspired starts with being informed

Before you take action, take time to explore the issues you’re passionate about. Our Exploring Issues page provides you with context, perspective and detailed up-to-date statistics on local and global issues. Find something that inspires you and get informed!

Local Issues

Students in a garden holding up muddy hands
Students in a garden holding up muddy hands
Being Outdoors

Getting outdoors is a crucial part of childhood development.

Students using cell phones, aware of cyberbullying
Students using cell phones, aware of cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

Everyone has a responsibility to be aware of their actions online.

A teacher and students planting in a garden
A teacher and students planting in a garden
Environment

Our everyday choices have a direct impact on the future of our planet.

A person walking through a city alleyway
A person walking through a city alleyway
Homelessness

Homelessness affects thousands of people in the UK every year.

A volunteer with a cart of food donations
A volunteer with a cart of food donations
Hunger

People who access foodbanks come from all walks of life.

Three students reading books in a classroom
Three students reading books in a classroom
Literacy

Literacy skills are necessary for learning, work and everyday life.

Maths equations on a piece of paper
Maths equations on a piece of paper
Numeracy

Numeracy skills help us to succeed in everyday life.

A woman holding a flask of hot water
A woman holding a flask of hot water
Poverty in the UK

Almost a third of people in the UK have experienced poverty in recent years.

People making the shape of a heart
People making the shape of a heart
Self-belief

Embracing what makes each of us unique supports well-being and life satisfaction.

Global Issues

A young girl sweeping the floor
A young girl sweeping the floor
Education

16 million girls will never start school.

A women walks with a bowl of water balanced on her head
A women walks with a bowl of water balanced on her head
Water

Half the world’s hospital beds are filled with people suffering from a water-related disease.

A nurse holding a container of medicine
A nurse holding a container of medicine
Health

Simple preventative healthcare measures could save millions of lives.

A man walking on the side of a road
A man walking on the side of a road
Food

Over 800 million people worldwide don’t have enough food to lead a productive life.

A young child holding a bowl for food
A young child holding a bowl for food
Poverty

More than 700 million people live in extreme poverty.

A young boy working in textile production
A young boy working in textile production
Child Labour

Worldwide, 150 million children are engaged in child labour.

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