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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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The Story Of The ‘Miraculous’ Inhaler And Why Inequality Is Everyone’s Problem

GOOD   
May 1st, 2013

The Story Of The ‘Miraculous’ Inhaler And Why Inequality Is Everyone’s Problem

Dr. Paul Farmer describes the shocking inequalities prevalent throughout the world through a personal narrative that highlights the need for change, compassion, and awareness.

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Poverty Has A Creation Story: Let’s Tell It

THINK AFRICA PRESS   
April 24th, 2013

Poverty Has A Creation Story: Let’s Tell It

Poverty is sometimes understood to be a natural occurrence, or the fault of an individual. However, its origins come from many structural factors that remain hidden from plain view.

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Extraordinary Eritreans- A Support Center For Eritreans In Israel

allAfrica   
April 2nd, 2013

Extraordinary Eritreans- A Support Center For Eritreans In Israel

After fleeing from Sudan for Israel in 2009, Zebib Sultan was inspired to create the Eritrean Women’s Community Center, where women are offered educational, emotional, and communal support.

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In Rwanda, Helping Congolese Refugee Children Be Children Again

reliefweb    Video
March 21st, 2013

In Rwanda, Helping Congolese Refugee Children Be Children Again

UNICEF and partners are ensuring that children who have fled violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and crossed into a transit centre in Rwanda find safe spaces to play, learn, and be children.

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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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Respond And Rebuild: Community-Led Disaster Relief In NYC

idealistblog   
April 25th, 2013

Respond And Rebuild: Community-Led Disaster Relief In NYC

Almost 6 months after Hurricane Sandy hit New York and New Jersey, many people are still feeling its consequences. Nonprofit organization Respond and Rebuild is helping communities in these areas to get back to normalcy.

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In Lebanon, A Doctor Offers Comfort And Healing To Refugees From Neighboring Wars

CSMonitor   
April 22nd, 2013

In Lebanon, A Doctor Offers Comfort And Healing To Refugees From Neighboring Wars

Dr. Irad Beldjebel works in Beirut and provides thousands of refugees not only medical care, but emotional support and guidance as they search for a way to begin new lives in a foreign place.

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Nonprofit’s Gift Of Bikes Helps Cambodian Girls Get To School Safely

The Chronicle Of Philanthropy   
March 26th, 2013

Nonprofit’s Gift Of Bikes Helps Cambodian Girls Get To School Safely

For young girls in Cambodia, getting to school is often a dangerous journey. Thanks to Lotus Pedals, a program that gives bikes to these girls, transportation to school is a much easier and safer task.

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The View From The Ground: How Drone Strikes Hamper Aid

IRIN   
March 20th, 2013

The View From The Ground: How Drone Strikes Hamper Aid

In politically charged environments, managing the perception of neutral humanitarianism is a huge challenge. Drone strikes have especially exasperated this issue, and have made humanitarian aid efforts a very difficult endeavor.

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