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Building Schools For Morocco’s Rural Poor

Your Middle East   
May 19th, 2013

Building Schools For Morocco’s Rural Poor

Maha Laziri created Teach4Morocco, an NGO dedicated toward improving Morocco’s educational system by providing funding for the construction of well-equipped schools and the harmonization of learning activities, especially in the country’s remote regions.

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Global Shocks Shake Progress On Development

Ottawa Citizen   
May 17th, 2013

Global Shocks Shake Progress On Development

In this op-ed, Duncan Green discusses the impact that global disasters have had on populations financially and socially, as well as in terms of development and aid processes.

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Stopping Urban Violence By Treating It Like An Infectious Disease

Co.EXIST   
May 16th, 2013

Stopping Urban Violence By Treating It Like An Infectious Disease

Violence breeds violence, much like an infectious disease infiltrates a body and takes over healthy cells. Recognizing this relationship, epidemiologist Gary Slutkin created Cure Violence, a program that aims to reduce crime by tracking down possible causes of violence and addressing it like an epidemic through intervention and treatment.

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Negotiating Peace In Somalia- An Insight From Somaliland

Africa Research Institute   
May 15th, 2013

Negotiating Peace In Somalia- An Insight From Somaliland

The establishment of a new government in Somalia has given rise to optimism, but security and peace still remain everyday challenges for the country. There is still a great need for progress, and caution must be taken in moving forward.

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Seiji Yoshimura Rushes To Natural Disasters To Help

CSMonitor   
May 13th, 2013

Seiji Yoshimura Rushes To Natural Disasters To Help

Inspired by the work of other missionaries, Seiji Yoshimura is a disaster expert who has dedicated his life to rescue operations and reconstruction assistance to disaster sites in Japan and around the world.

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The Diaspora Can Help Fuel Rwanda’s Technology and Digital Ambitions

allAfrica   
May 18th, 2013

The Diaspora Can Help Fuel Rwanda’s Technology and Digital Ambitions

Rwanda is becoming increasingly more involved with market and capital ventures and investments, which may bring more technology- and thus economic profit- to the resource poor country.

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Sports, Gender Equality, And Development

Development Channel   
May 16th, 2013

Sports, Gender Equality, And Development

Saudi Arabia recently announced that it will allow female athletics in private schools. This small step forward is an indication of progress for gender equality in the country, and has led to optimism surrounding educational and economic opportunities for females in Saudi Arabia.

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‘Village Banking’ Empowers Poor Malawi Women

Voice of America   
May 16th, 2013

‘Village Banking’ Empowers Poor Malawi Women

An NGO focused on women’s empowerment has been working to help economically troubled and abused women become financially independent through village savings and loans programs.

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Violent Repression Can’t Stop Us- Anywhere In The World

WAGING NONVIOLENCE   
May 14th, 2013

Violent Repression Can’t Stop Us- Anywhere In The World

Violent repression is used to stop a social movement or protest, but more often than not, it acts as a catalyst for more unity and resistance by the people fighting to right an injustice.

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Africa’s Emerging Middle Class Drives Growth And Democracy

NONVIOLENT CONFLICT   
May 11th, 2013

Africa’s Emerging Middle Class Drives Growth And Democracy

Africa is undergoing a economic and political change due to an uprising of middle class workers who are driving change and growth through their success.

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