Gen Z may be the most diverse generation yet, but minority groups in the UK and US continue to face discrimination – so developing effective ways to include disadvantaged groups is more pressing than ever. Canvas8 spoke to June Sarpong, author ofDiversify, to uncover the benefits of inclusivity.

Refugees don’t have it easy at the best of times. With the ongoing migrant crisis, hostility against them has been growing in Europe and they’re seen by many as a burden on society. A new non-profit school in Berlin gives new arrivals a chance at integration by training them as programmers.

From taking #nomakeup selfies to signing petitions on political issues, a growing sense of social responsibility and commitment to local community have changed the way people view social action. Is caring about causes the new badge of cool? And has it become ‘chic’ to protest?

Food can serve as an introduction to a whole culture. French catering service ‘Les Cuistots Migrateurs’ is hoping the food made by its refugee and immigrant cooks will do just that, and encourage French people to seek to better understand the cultures of refugees.