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Imagine a world where your time is the currency and every act of kindness is a deposit into a bank of human connection.
Sounds too good to be true.
Well, the time bank movement is making it a reality, and it's giving a whole new meaning to the phrase time is money.
We explore how this innovative concept is changing elderly care in China.
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Yet this year, enjoying lychees might come with a hefty price tag.
Climate factors have reduced yields and driven up costs, impacting our food markets.
What does it mean for our summer fruit baskets?
For today's program, I'm joined by Yu Xun and Yushan in the studio.
First on today's show, time is precious, and what if we could trade it for something even more valuable?
Enter the time bank movement, where hours spent helping others become a currency of care and connection.
In China, this movement is making waves in the realm of elderly care.
This time, in the city of Nanjing, Time bank has many individuals dedicating their time to care for the elderly in exchange for services or assistance in the future.
So let's go back in time and look at what the origin story is for time banking.