/* Updated Color Variables */
:root {
    --primary-accent: #2A9D8F;
    --secondary-accent: #264653;
    --soft-yellow: #E9C46A;
    --warm-white: #FDFCDC;
    --cream: #F4F1DE;
    --text-dark: #000000;
    --button-hover: #F4A261;
    --stats-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-color: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.branding-stripe {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d6400, #000000);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgb(235, 255, 174);
    opacity: 0.9;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 70%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    
}

.branding-stripe::before {
    content: "";
    width: 10px;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #671d40;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    border-radius: 15px 0 0 15px;
}

.branding-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.landing-page {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(rgb(0 0 0), rgb(242 171 0 / 12%)),
        url("../images/landing-page.jpg") center / cover fixed;
    padding: 15px 2% 0;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0rem 0;
}

.header-logo {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--warm-white);
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.main-heading {
    font-size: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--soft-yellow);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.subheading {
    font-size: 30px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 0px;
    color: #2d392d;
    opacity: 0.9;
} 

/* CTA Buttons */
.cta-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 8 0px 0px 100px 0px;
}

.cta-btn {
    padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: var(--primary-accent);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    margin: 20px auto;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--stats-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    max-width: 1000px;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .branding-stripe {
        width: 90%;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 10px;
    }
    .header-logo {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
    .main-heading {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .branding-stripe {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .branding-text {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .header-logo {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    .main-heading {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .subheading {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .stats-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    .cta-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}


/*----------------------------------------------- About-section CSS --------------------------------------------------------*/
/* About Section Layout */
.about-section {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center; /* Center content */
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allows stacking on smaller screens */
    padding: 40px 10%;
    gap: 50px;
    background-color: white;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

/* Left Section (Heading with Underline) */
.about-heading {
    width: 50%;
    max-width: 500px; /* Prevents it from being too wide */
}

.about-heading h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-text);
    text-align: left;
}

.about-heading h2::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 100px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--soft-yellow);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Right Section */
.about-descs {
    width: 45%;
    max-width: 500px; /* Prevents it from stretching too much */
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.about-descs p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Call-to-Action Button */
.cta-button {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    background: var(--primary-accent);
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    font-size: 1em;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 290px;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--button-hover);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 5%;
    }

    .about-heading, .about-descs {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 600px; /* Keeps layout looking nice */
    }

    .about-heading h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .about-heading h2::after {
        margin: 10px auto;
    }

    .about-descs p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-section {
        padding: 30px 5%;
    }

    .about-heading h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .about-descs p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .cta-button {
        padding: 10px 16px;
        font-size: 0.9em;
        width: 100%; /* Makes button full width */
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-section {
        padding: 20px 5%;
    }

    .about-heading h2 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .about-descs p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .cta-button {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px;
    }
}


/*----------------------------------------------- Campaign CSS --------------------------------------------------------*/

/* Campaigns Section Styling */
.campaigns-section {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fffe 0%, #f0f9f8 100%);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.campaigns-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #2A9D8F, transparent);
}

.campaigns-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #264653;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.campaigns-section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A9D8F, #E9C46A);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.campaigns-section p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.campaigns-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.campaign-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

.campaign-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2A9D8F, #E9C46A);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.campaign-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.campaign-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.2);
}

.campaign-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.campaign-card:hover .campaign-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.campaign-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #264653;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.campaign-description {
    color: #6c757d;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.progress-container {
    margin: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.progress-bar {
    height: 10px;
    background-color: #f1f3f4;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2A9D8F, #E9C46A);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: width 1s ease-in-out;
    position: relative;
}

.progress-fill::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
    animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

.amount-raised {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #495057;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.view-details-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A9D8F, #3bb4a5);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem;
    width: calc(100% - 2.4rem);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.view-details-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.view-details-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.view-details-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #248a7d, #2A9D8F);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Design for Campaigns */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .campaigns-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .campaigns-section {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .campaigns-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .campaigns-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .campaign-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .campaign-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .campaigns-section {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .campaigns-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .campaigns-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .campaign-image {
        height: 180px;
    }
    
    .campaign-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    
    .campaign-description {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    
    .view-details-btn {
        margin: 0 1rem 1rem;
        width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* Responsive Design for Categories */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .icons-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .wave-container {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    }
    
    .header {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .wave-container p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    
    .icons-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .icon-box {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .icon img {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }
    
    .text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .wave-container {
        padding: 2rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .header {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .wave-container p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .icons-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .icon-box {
        padding: 1.2rem 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .icon {
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .icon img {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }
    
    .text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------Fundraising Categories Section ----------------------------------------------*/
.wave-container {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #264653 0%, #2A9D8F 50%, #E9C46A 100%);
    padding: 3rem 2rem 2rem;
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.wave-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('../images/categories/background1.png') center/cover;
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: 0;
}

.wave-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.header {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #E9C46A, #F4A261);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.wave-container p {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.icons-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.icon-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.icon-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.1), rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.1));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.icon-box:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.icon-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E9C46A, #F4A261);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.3);
}

.icon-box:hover .icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.4);
}

.icon img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.icon-box:hover .icon img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wave {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================================================================
   💬 IMPACT STORIES SECTION
   ============================================================================================================
   Showcases testimonials and success stories from campaign beneficiaries.
   Features a modern carousel layout with enhanced visual design and interactive elements.
   ============================================================================================================ */
.impact-stories {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, #f0f9f8 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.impact-stories::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.section-heading h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-heading h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A9D8F, #E9C46A);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-heading p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================================================================
   🎠 CAROUSEL CONTAINER & SLIDES
   ============================================================================================================
   Modern carousel implementation with smooth transitions and enhanced visual effects.
   ============================================================================================================ */
.carousel-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.carousel-slide {
    width: 100%;
    display: none;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
}

.carousel-slide.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ============================================================================================================
   📝 STORY CONTENT & TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================================================================
   Enhanced testimonial cards with modern styling and interactive elements.
   ============================================================================================================ */
.story-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 120px auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        0 8px 20px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.08);
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.story-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2A9D8F, #E9C46A);
    border-radius: 15px 15px 0 0;
}

.story-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 12px 25px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.12);
}

.story-image {
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.story-content:hover .story-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    border-color: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.story-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    left: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    bottom: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #2A9D8F, #E9C46A, #F4A261);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.story-content:hover .story-image::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

blockquote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: left;
    color: #495057;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
}

blockquote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -8px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-accent);
    opacity: 0.3;
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

blockquote::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    right: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #2A9D8F, #E9C46A);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-accent);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.8rem;
}

cite::before {
    content: '—';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--soft-yellow);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ============================================================================================================
   🎯 CAROUSEL NAVIGATION & CONTROLS
   ============================================================================================================
   Enhanced navigation dots with modern styling and interactive effects.
   ============================================================================================================ */
.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--soft-yellow);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(233, 196, 106, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.carousel-dot::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: scale(1.2);
    border-color: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
}

.carousel-dot:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.3);
    background: var(--primary-accent);
    border-color: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
}

.carousel-dot.active::before {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ============================================================================================================
   📱 RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR IMPACT STORIES
   ============================================================================================================
   Mobile-first responsive adjustments for optimal viewing on all devices.
   ============================================================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .impact-stories {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .section-heading h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .section-heading p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-container {
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    .story-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .story-image {
        margin: 0 auto;
        max-width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
    }

    blockquote {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding-left: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    blockquote::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    blockquote::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    cite {
        text-align: center;
        padding-left: 0;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    cite::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .carousel-dots {
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-dot {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .impact-stories {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .section-heading h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .story-content {
        padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .story-image {
        max-width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }
    
    blockquote {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    cite {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}