Taking a risk on ginger
“I felt it was risky. Other people asked me if I was mad for investing my time and money in this new crop,” says Santu Dong, a mother of three from ...
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In crowded Lebanon, Syrian refugees are forced to shelter in unlikely places
At first glance, Douris in northern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley is a seemingly normal rural village. Poultry farms and cowsheds dot the landscape. But ...
Rebuilding in Ukraine: Displaced communities on the path to recovery
Even as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year with no end in sight, residents continue to endure – finding ways to persevere and ...
Year one of DREAMS: A new model for building opportunity
When violence and hunger force people to leave their homes in search of stability and safety, their skills travel with them. Refugees are more than ...
Planting roots at home: Creating new opportunities for youth in agriculture
In the rural Western Highlands of Guatemala, quality of life depends on a good harvest. Julio, 22, has been living at the mercy of the coffee industry ...
A brighter future starts with an education
When families are in crisis, disaster strikes or poverty is overwhelming, keeping kids in school and on track to succeed can be challenging, if not ...
How technology is affecting the refugee crisis
Editor's note: This article was originally published June 9, 2016; it was updated June 18, 2018 to reflect the latest information. Imagine traveling ...