Preserving fruit and transforming lives
How World Harvest is creating an income generator for Somali refugees A man living in Northern Uganda has a mango tree that produces a rich supply of fruit twice a year—his main source of income. He peels and slices the mangoes,
‘Digital crack’
Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Doan carries an inside-out expertise on video game addiction. Open a book, scan a page of text, commit it to consciousness and recount it with accuracy—also known as photographic memory. While only a small percentage of people actually
A Small Shed that Feeds a Million Children Every Day
There’s a tiny blue shed on a farm in Scotland that feeds school children in some of the world’s poorest countries. The shed is headquarters to Mary’s Meals, a nonprofit, that celebrated an impressive milestone last May in the country where
Digital parenting
Common Sense Media guides new parents through the ever-evolving world of social media. When Joy Mikles realized that her 8-year-old son was playing an online game that allowed for friend requests, she knew it was time to have the talk. “I
Protecting Girlhood
Memory Banda grew up in rural Malawi in a community that practices child marriage. The girls in her village were expected to leave school to attend an initiation camp when they reached puberty, usually at the age of 10, 11
Make your mug matter
GoodWorks Coffee & Tea founder shares his effort to empower farmers, train at-risk orphans for employment and brew well. It’s 4:32 p.m. when the wheels screech hitting the ground in Beijing, China. Just 50 miles away is a “small city”
Work to make a life (not just a living)
Young professionals make an impact through skills-based volunteering In her office near the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Mackenzie Neitling spends her days reviewing design goals, attending construction meetings and drawing architectural plans. Native to a city known for valuing individuality and
Imagine for good
Connecting kids on a global scale Kidnected World is creating tools to help kids create a sense of global belonging. Since 2012, the nonprofit has developed an initial tool for kids ages 5-12, the Wonderment, to connect online and discover, share and
#JustaTampon
No one likes to talk about menstruation. It's not considered a polite topic of conversation and for that reason it can be difficult to raise awareness and funds for the women and girls around the world whose lives come to a
Countering trafficking in Florida
A former exotic dancer helps trafficking victims start fresh. By Dulcinea Cuellar - Julie Shematz grew accustomed to using her body to make money. Being exploited became a way of life for several years. Formerly an exotic dancer, Shematz now works as director
Boston Central Hispanic Corps greets increasing population
Growing nearby Latino presence reflects statewide trend By Drew Forster— As Boston’s Latino population soars, The Salvation Army Boston Central Hispanic Corps helps many of its new residents adapt to their new surroundings. Between 2000 and 2010, nearly every community in Massachusetts saw
Messages beyond the cardboard
One organization uses handwriting to help homeless individuals. You might see them every day, or once a week on your commute to work. An individual on the side of the road with a cardboard sign. To most, they are an unknown