Power of connection

We live in an interconnected world. From the globalization of products to human relationships, from the environment to digital access, almost everything we do affects someone or something else. And as the last few years have shown us, isolation can have profound effects on our well-being and progress.

A former prisoner-turned-businessman applies a unique approach to hiring. An aspiring computer scientist finds hope for the future from a legal-aid bus. Threats to important waterways and the heritage of a city galvanizes a wave of activism.

This issue takes a closer look at the power of connection, and how it can transform personal lives, create opportunities and protect the world around us.