Because staying healthy is so important to education in any country, but especially in developing countries, we’re always thrilled to see NGOs, governments, teachers and volunteers making healthy living a top priority. United States Peace Corps Volunteer Erin Daly is proving that the small things can make a big difference. Earlier this year, Daly organized […]
My mom has been an elementary school teacher for more than 30 years in Norman, Oklahoma. I know, from growing up under her roof, that good teachers are often times under-appreciated. That’s why I’m excited to see oral history non-profit StoryCorps launch a project about celebrating “the brilliant and courageous work of public school teachers […]
The human-formed heart above may be upside down, but it certainly doesn’t mean these girls don’t have heart. Forty-Five high school girls from across Siem Reap Province, Cambodia came together for a four-day health camp in Siem Reap. Health professionals and advocates from around the country (all Khmer women) led the camp. The girls learned […]
Countries in South Asia and Africa are calling on India to come to the rescue. India’s literacy numbers are turning heads. According to a report from livemint.com: “India has a literacy rate of 74%, a jump of 9.2 percentage points from 2001 and 22 percentage points from 1991. Currently, 15 of its states have achieved […]