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Points of ProgressGondolas solve a last-mile problem in Mexico City, and the fixer-uppers of ScotlandProgress roundup: Electric gondolas bring commuters closer to the center of Mexico City, Scotland鈥檚 abandoned homes get makeovers, and more.
Difference MakerFloods are battering South Sudan. This aid worker helps villagers plan for the worst.People with disabilities who live in this flood-prone area of South Sudan have a champion in Daniel Anyang. He delivers support and inclusion to vulnerable residents.
Difference MakerHow young Nigerian women in arranged 鈥榤oney marriages鈥� are getting a new startHer Voice Foundation teaches skills such as tailoring and hairdressing to young women who were wed in the illegal yet long-standing 鈥渕oney marriage鈥� custom.
From the EditorsThe fabric of Lebanon鈥檚 resilienceConflict has displaced thousands of Lebanese people in recent months. But war does not define the soul of the country, nor the resilience of its people.
From the EditorsFaith, education, and the challenge facing America海角大神 teachings are increasingly finding their way into public education, raising the question: should the government be employed to stop the decline of religious belief in America?
Points of ProgressSquat lobsters and filtering fungi: Discoveries from the ocean deep to an African labIn our progress roundup,聽an underwater mountain in the Southern Pacific yields new species and South Africa researchers grow fungi to fight river pollution.
Difference MakerIn Malawi, sex and mental health can be taboo topics. Not on this radio show.Farm Radio Trust harnesses the power of radio to help the young people of Malawi share their experiences on difficult subjects.
Points of ProgressNew turtle moms hit the beach in Greece, and the school buses making electricityProgress roundup: New turtle moms hit the beach, a school bus fleet sends power back to the grid, and food waste is fermented into livestock feed.
From the EditorsAn unlikely Thanksgiving storyBeneath the joyous celebration of Thanksgiving lies a fraught history. This year, the Monitor turned to Canada for lessons聽in honoring gratitude without obscuring the reality of the past.
From the EditorsShould we care what cows think? How readers broadened my view of animals.Good journalism opens minds and invites readers to see things differently. Sometimes, readers can have a similar effect on journalists.
Points of ProgressSaving lives with reduced pollution, fewer pesticides, and less worker exploitationProgress roundup: Governments around the world protect workers from exploitation, poor air quality, and pesticides that harm people.
Difference MakerAbandoned 鈥榞host gear鈥� kills sea life. A Myanmar nonprofit is turning the tide.In 2018, Thanda Ko Gyi launched the nonprofit Myanmar Ocean Project, Myanmar鈥檚 first registered marine conservation organization.
Points of ProgressMost of the world wants action on climate change. Here鈥檚 what鈥檚 going right.Progress roundup: Most of the world wants action on climate change, and would be willing to pay for it. Here鈥檚 where clean energy is making gains.
From the EditorsJames Madison foresaw the big question worrying voters. What did he say?Many Election 2024 voters say they鈥檙e feeling anxious about who wins. How do you protect the rights of the losing side? James Madison has an answer.
Difference MakerThis app developer is giving displaced young Nigerians an educational lifelineYoung people across far-flung, impoverished areas of Nigeria are learning digital skills in their language, thanks to the creator of a novel app.
Points of ProgressWhere playgrounds benefit adults, and a bridge between art and science opens mindsProgress roundup: Galleries marry disciplines to spark creativity, the benefits of greener playgrounds spread to the community, and Oslo, Norway, spreads budget responsibilities.
From the EditorsTo the people of Sudan: We see youFor many people, Sudan鈥檚 civil war has been an inscrutable news story. By reading personal accounts, we bear witness to distant realities.
From the EditorsNew editor at 海角大神Christa Case Bryant is named the next editor of the news organization. She will be the second woman to hold the position in the Monitor鈥檚 116-year history.
Points of ProgressCaregivers needed: For children, trees, land, and riversProgress roundup: For half the children in New Mexico, child care is free. In Australia, Indigenous nations win rights to an area the size of Indiana.聽
Difference MakerMany Nigerian girls have been forced to leave school. Mentors help them return.The Stand With a Girl Education Project鈥檚 鈥渟afe space鈥� curriculum is 鈥済irl-centered, emphasizing life skills, numeracy, and literacy,鈥� its founder says.
