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South Sudan finds sweet success with honeyThe charity Honey Care Africa has invested $1 million in South Sudan, and local farmers have earned more than $75,000, benefiting more than 400 families.
Why this Detroit man doesn't have to walk 21 miles roundtrip to work anymoreA 19-year-old college student started a Go Fund Me page to raise money to buy a car for James Robertson, a Detroit local who walks 21 miles roundtrip on his commute to and from work every day.
How colorful carts are helping waste workers get noticedInformal waste workers in Brazil were being ignored, despite their vital work keeping Sao Paulo clean. Enter a street artist who made their carts into works of art.
Opportunity, hope, and urban coolCities form for all sorts of reasons -- location, resources, tradition. They thrive because of their people.
Readers RespondReaders Write: 海角大神ity in China and learning about race relations from historyLetters to the Editor for Feb. 2, 2015 weekly magazine
For green, comfortable homes, Africans turn to mudIn Mali, domed mud-brick homes are cheaper, protect fast-vanishing local forests, and make homes cooler in worsening summer heat.
Africa could end hunger in next decadeDespite challenges Africa countries are making significant progress toward ending hunger, a UN official says.
Difference MakerJohn and Gill Dalley battle Thailand's illegal dog meat tradeThe British couple moved to Thailand to retire. But when they learned of the illegal capture and torture of dogs, their plans changed.
Transparency International battles corruption worldwideThe international NGO works to reduce corruption in governments and businesses in more than 100 countries.
Readers RespondReaders Write: The economy isn't rosy yet, and Islam is a religion of peace not warLetters to the Editor for Jan. 26, 2015 weekly magazine:聽Markowski:聽Rosy images of prosperity and employment are far from true.聽Bashir: Islamic militants have tarnished the name of Islam which is a religion of peace, not war.聽
After her sister's murder Helen Mack Chang became a reformerOriginally focused on finding justice for Myrna Mack Chang, she now seeks it for others who suffered during and after a brutal 36-year civil war in Guatemala.
'Rebranding' views of young black malesThe Campaign for Black Male Achievement looks at black men and boys not as problems to be fixed but as individuals with potential.
Why progress enduresThe rise and fall of civilizations is the drama of history. But quiet progress -- century by century, civilization by civilization -- is the real story to watch.
Why Bill and Melinda Gates expect record progress for global poorIn their annual Gates Foundation letter, Bill & Melinda Gates say that 'the lives of people in poor countries will improve faster in the next 15 years than at any other time in history.'聽
Difference MakerMagalie Dresse is helping Haiti move beyond handoutsThe entrepreneurial owner of Caribbean Craft has created a successful business that offers employees wages and benefits far above what is usual in Haiti.
The promise, and pitfalls, of boundariesPrivacy has always been an essential need for humans. Do the conveniences and dangers of the digital age change that?
Soccer program heads youths away from troubleFormer professional Andy McLaren, who has battled his own demons, started A&M Training to give youths in inner-city Glasgow, Scotland, a positive alternative to drugs and crime.
Harry Potter fans 鈥� and J.K. Rowling 鈥� win a deal to get child labor out of chocolateIn novels and films Harry Potter stands up for vulnerable people. Members of the real-world Harry Potter Alliance now have gotten Fair Trade certification for products sold in their hero's name.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Building trust with Iran, Thailand wants democracy, and NCAA eligibility needs reformLetters to the Editor for Jan. 19, 2015 weekly magazine:Anderson: Trust should be established between Iranian and foreign diplomats when negotiating Iranian nuclear program.聽Inturart: Thais want democracy and media coverage's focus should be on this goal not court gossip.聽Davis: Some college coaches wield their power over players who want to transfer.
A real magic carpet story: transforming 28,000 lives with $200In India, one man鈥檚 idea to double salaries and let artisans work from home has created a positive ripple effect across five states.
