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Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson wins Charity Award for Opening up about Cyber Bullying and Mental Health Struggles

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6 years ago

September 26, 2019

Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has received a charity award after sharing details of her personal struggles with cyber bullying and mental health.

The young star had been subjected to severe online bullying over a long period of time and was driven to the point of complete despair, feeling that suicide might have been the only option she had. Fortunately, Nelson came through her ordeal and has been working to use her own negative situation to help and improve the lives of others who might be going through something similar.

The anti-bullying nonprofit group Cybersmile commended the singer this month for sharing heartbreaking details of this difficult moment in her life while raising awareness of just how big of an impact cyberbullying and internet abuse can have on people’s mental health.

She recently collaborated with the BBC to make a documentary about her experience of cyberbullying and trolling which became the most watched program in Britain on BBC 3. Viewers hailed the program, with many suggesting that it should be shown in schools to educate young people about the dangers and real-world effects of cyber bullying and online harassment.

The documentary explores her personal journey of rehabilitation, where she talks about the online abuse that she received and how it affected her. The Little Mix star hopes that by sharing her own story, it might prevent anyone else that is being affected by bullies or trolls from considering the same extreme lengths she did when she felt that she couldn’t take the abuse anymore.

The Cybersmiler of the Month title awarded to Jesy has previously been given to stars including Tom Hanks, Dwayne Johnson, Lorde and Taylor Swift. The charity award is given out each month, seeking to recognize and reward people that undertake acts of kindness or make an extra effort to enhance the lives of others.

With cyberbullying being a relatively new phenomenon, the long-term effects of the problem are largely unknown but evidence has shown that even short-term cases can lead to anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm and suicide.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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3 months ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.