Nearly 1 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of mental health disorder, according to the World Health Organization.
The Women Who Demanded the Vote
Today’s women can run major corporations, serve in the military and hold public office. But they owe these opportunities to predecessors who fought to secure an education, earn equal pay for equal work and, most importantly, secure the right to vote.
Today’s women can run major corporations, serve in the military and hold public office. But they owe these opportunities to predecessors who fought to secure an education, earn equal pay for equal work and, most importantly, secure the right to vote.
Chef Diplomats Will Use Food to Connect Cultures
The U.S. Department of State, with the James Beard Foundation, on February 9 relaunched the Diplomatic Culinary Partnership, a network of 83 noted American chefs and culinary professionals.
The U.S. Department of State, with the James Beard Foundation, on February 9 relaunched the Diplomatic Culinary Partnership, a network of 83 noted American chefs and culinary professionals.
Preserving One Native American Tribe’s Language and Culture
The United States brings together many identities, languages and religions. This diversity is a core part of Americans’ identities, and many people have dedicated their lives to preserving their own cultures.
The United States brings together many identities, languages and religions. This diversity is a core part of Americans’ identities, and many people have dedicated their lives to preserving their own cultures.
How El Niño Could Worsen Global Hunger
A weather pattern known as El Niño is expected to strengthen in the coming weeks and months, potentially worsening extreme weather and the global food crisis.
A weather pattern known as El Niño is expected to strengthen in the coming weeks and months, potentially worsening extreme weather and the global food crisis.
Blue Zones Help Many Americans Stay Healthy
Iowa has 15 cities that are “blue zones.”
Iowa has 15 cities that are “blue zones.”
Russia’s Top Talent Fleeing to Other Countries
Alexandra Prokopenko, a Moscow native, worked for Russia’s central bank in 2022. She enjoyed the job and running in Meshchersky Park, which reminded her of a giant forest.
Alexandra Prokopenko, a Moscow native, worked for Russia’s central bank in 2022. She enjoyed the job and running in Meshchersky Park, which reminded her of a giant forest.
Building a Better Future for Africa’s Farmers
Farmers worldwide face increasingly unpredictable weather. But in Africa, where the U.N. estimates 282 million people don’t have enough food, more severe flooding and drought threaten to make a dire situation worse.
Farmers worldwide face increasingly unpredictable weather. But in Africa, where the U.N. estimates 282 million people don’t have enough food, more severe flooding and drought threaten to make a dire situation worse.
How the World Food Programme Fights Food Insecurity
Even before conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023, one-third of its people were facing hunger.
Even before conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023, one-third of its people were facing hunger.
Helping Pacific Islanders Adapt to Climate Change
When Pelenise Alofa moved to Kiribati in 2006, the consequences of rising sea levels on her parents’ country of birth were obvious.
When Pelenise Alofa moved to Kiribati in 2006, the consequences of rising sea levels on her parents’ country of birth were obvious.
On a Mission: More Women Astronauts
When astronaut Cady Coleman lived on the International Space Station, she had fun with her hair. While living and working in zero gravity, she let her mid-length brown hair float freely above her head.
As early as 2025, NASA is scheduled to launch the first woman and first person of color on a rocket to explore the moon, a big step in establishing a long-term presence there and potentially sending people to Mars.
Thank People With Disabilities for These Inventions
We couldn’t do any of these things if not for research into and development of products designed for people with disabilities.
We couldn’t do any of these things if not for research into and development of products designed for people with disabilities.
From Blue to Green: Transforming Jobs Around the World
Chapter 1: On the Forefront of Change
Chapter 1: On the Forefront of Change
Investing in Small, Diverse Businesses Is Good for the Economy
Because many entrepreneurs who are people of color and women are less likely to have the capital needed to start their dream company, American investors who see opportunity in these businesses are using social-impact investment funds to invest in their future growth.
Because many entrepreneurs who are people of color and women are less likely to have the capital needed to start their dream company, American investors who see opportunity in these businesses are using social-impact investment funds to invest in their future growth.
Innovations That Help Increase the World’s Food Supply
Declining fish populations and costly rental equipment make it hard for Kenyan fisher Hamisi to provide for his three children.
Declining fish populations and costly rental equipment make it hard for Kenyan fisher Hamisi to provide for his three children.
U.S. Food Co-Ops Help Locals Live Well
Food cooperatives in the United States, unlike the more-prevalent grocery stores run by national chains, are owned by local shoppers themselves.
Food cooperatives in the United States, unlike the more-prevalent grocery stores run by national chains, are owned by local shoppers themselves.