Social Capital

All the invisible glue that makes society work—networks, trust, norms, and relationships.
Think of it like your community Wi-Fi: strong connections mean everyone gets more signal.
When social capital is healthy, neighbours help each other, communities organise, and cooperation replaces chaos.
Low social capital? You get isolation, distrust, and someone stealing the last bag of toilet paper during a crisis.
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Investing in social capital can include funding local youth clubs, community gardens, or mentorship programs — everyone gets richer in trust, skills, and connection.