Two Bengaluru women have made a breakthrough in the search for a blood cancer cure, and this could mean a hope in the near future for those who suffer.

Women around the world are finding creative solutions to problems facing the world today, and are breaking stereotypes while they do it.

To combat the effects of desertification in her home country, Tunisia, Sarah Toumi came up with the innovative solution of planting acacia trees and employing sustainable farming practices. In the process, she is also empowering women in the region.

The solar powered schoolbag invented by Thato Kgatlhanye is giving dignity to school children of South Africa, and helping them study better.

“Plastic that turns into compost. It’s a beautiful thing,” says Daphna Nissenbaum from Israel, who has “hacked plastic” by creating an alternative to single use plastic packaging.