The fastest-growing product for sale in the world isn’t a crop, oil or even new technology. It’s...
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Women’s economic empowerment critical for safeguarding food security
Ensuring people have food security at all times and in all places is essential–and...
How the death of two Ugandan mothers is helping entrench the right to health care
Every day, an average of 16 women in Uganda die avoidable deaths during childbirth. And while...
Featured Act: Empowering girls with tech and science in Ghana
The Melton Foundation is a network of citizens around the world that promotes global citizenship to...
Diversity in filmmaking: How ‘Reel Grrls’ empowers young women who have something to say
Film making is an ideal medium for telling diverse stories–but the industry continues to be...
Kenya tackles poverty by sending teen mothers back to school
Kenya faces high teen pregnancy rates, especially among poorer citizens–and due to demands of...
New fund for women is the next step in Kiva’s evolution
Kiva.org, known for making microfinance accessible to citizen lenders looking to help low-income...
NPR Interviews Young Visionary Behind #1000BlackGirlBooks
Marley Dias loves to read. But the New Jersey 11-year-old—who, among other things, has traveled to...
Arkansas Domestic Violence Shelter for Male Victims First of its Kind
When we hear “domestic violence,” many of us imagine a female or child victim and a...
UAE charity supports Ugandan restaurant to empower women entrepreneurs
Education and support of young people are some of the biggest factors in helping girls and all...