Thursday
July 2, 2009
Our world is constantly evolving. To keep up with the changes, and continue to provide help to people who need it, we need to identify the most promising solutions and innovations, and come up with new models to transform our society into the world we want to li...
Wednesday
July 1, 2009
This summer, plenty of parents are taking their kids to summer camp. But this year, rather than ride in the car with his parents, 14-year-old Gene Fletcher decided to make his entrance in a unique way: by riding the entire 100-mile journey from his Michigan home...
When a natural disaster strikes or a war breaks out, thousands of people are often left homeless. Shelters quickly become dangerously overcrowded, and it takes time to bring in temporary housing or build new construction. Emergency supplies, food, and basic medi...
Monday
June 29, 2009
Even if they aren’t rich, most high school students living in Washington, DC, can count on a few basic elements: a warm bed to sleep in, three meals a day, access to health care, and education. But recently, thanks to volunteer Kristina Rosinsky from The A...
Friday
June 26, 2009
Diamonds may be beautiful, but many of the jewels have sordid stories behind them. In Zimbabwe, in particular, the US-based lobby group Human Rights Watch alleges that the country’s official army has forced thousands of villagers, including children, to wo...
Wednesday
June 24, 2009
Not everyone has the money or opportunity to attend college. But when it comes to getting a job, high school graduates or GED holders without any college experience are at an extreme disadvantage, even for the most menial roles. Almost 15 percent of 18 to 24 yea...
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