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An Open Invitation for Ideas That Can Change the World
An Open Invitation for Ideas That Can Change the World

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An Open Invitation for Ideas That Can Change the World

With its frequent droughts and insufficient natural resources, the Sahel is a daunting place to work. We've got an idea of how our projects might...

How To Win A Noble Globe
How To Win A Noble Globe

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How To Win A Noble Globe

What is the Noble Globe award, and just how can you get your hands on one? Here are a few things outstanding individuals like actress Diane Lane,...

Illiteracy: Costs and Solutions
Illiteracy: Costs and Solutions

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Illiteracy: Costs and Solutions

September 8 is International Literacy Day. Learn about the costs and solutions of illiteracy.

How to Carry 175 Pounds With Your Head
How to Carry 175 Pounds With Your Head

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How to Carry 175 Pounds With Your Head

Since the opportunity had arisen, I had to give the mecapal a shot for research purposes. Immediately, I knew I had made a mistake.

How To: Teach Kids about Hunger and Poverty
How To: Teach Kids about Hunger and Poverty

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How To: Teach Kids about Hunger and Poverty

We’ve already prepped your lessons.

How To: Win a Ticket to the Global Citizen Festival
How To: Win a Ticket to the Global Citizen Festival

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How To: Win a Ticket to the Global Citizen Festival

The 2015 Global Citizen Festival is on September 26th in New York City's Central Park. You can Take Action to end extreme poverty to earn your...

International Youth Day: How to Engage the Largest Generation of Youth in History
International Youth Day: How to Engage the Largest Generation of Youth in History

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International Youth Day: How to Engage the Largest Generation of Youth in History

August 12 is International #YouthDay. We must be mindful in how we work with youth. Dignity and self-reliance matter as much as employment and...

How to Make Friends in Tanzania (Hint: Learn Swahili)
How to Make Friends in Tanzania (Hint: Learn Swahili)

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How to Make Friends in Tanzania (Hint: Learn Swahili)

A few months ago, I visited Tanzania to interview Heifer dairy farmers for the Holiday 2015 issue of the World Ark. Luckily, Rachael Singo, the...

Global Poverty Data: An Interpretive Dance
Global Poverty Data: An Interpretive Dance

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Global Poverty Data: An Interpretive Dance

One giant leap for ending global poverty actually looks more like a billion baby steps. Is it time to celebrate or go back to the drawing board?

Biking for Heifer on Two Continents
Biking for Heifer on Two Continents

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Biking for Heifer on Two Continents

Two teams of cyclists are traversing two different continents all for the same cause: ending hunger and poverty.