The World Health Organization estimates that one in three women have experienced or will experience gender-based violence (GBV) during their lifetimes.
Helping To Improve Food Security in Afghanistan
A farmer in Kandahar saw his grape harvest double when he started growing his grapes on vines raised above the ground, rather than on earthen mounds, as he had been doing.
A farmer in Kandahar saw his grape harvest double when he started growing his grapes on vines raised above the ground, rather than on earthen mounds, as he had been doing.
How Climate Change Affects the Food Crisis
Extreme weather is a driver of world hunger.
Extreme weather is a driver of world hunger.
U.S. Feed the Future Program Expands in 8 African Countries
Justine Konde wanted to remove pests from her small farm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially the pesky fall armyworm that damages her crops.
Justine Konde wanted to remove pests from her small farm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially the pesky fall armyworm that damages her crops.
Native American Artists Redefine Their Own Traditions
Here is a brief exploration of five artists whose creations expand viewers’ understanding of the genre of Native American art.
Here is a brief exploration of five artists whose creations expand viewers’ understanding of the genre of Native American art.
Making the World’s Case for Water and Biodiversity
“We are committed as we can be to try to address all of these crises at the same time.”
“We are committed as we can be to try to address all of these crises at the same time.”
The African Diaspora Thrives in the United States
The United States is home to a thriving African diaspora that has made important cultural, scientific and civic contributions.
By Noelani Kirschner In anticipation of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, we are featuring six members of the African diaspora. Kehinde Wiley (above), whose father is from Nigeria, is a New York City–based portrait painter who references 17th- and 18th-century portraiture to render African American subjects in contemporary settings. In 2017, Wiley became the first…
Tanzanian Businesswoman Finds Opportunity in Avocados
I was looking for any job. I had no experience.”
I was looking for any job. I had no experience.”
Young Innovators Aim To Boost Global Development
After an invasive plant species destroyed his grandfather’s rice farm in India, Nathan Elias wanted to help. Elias, who lives in Texas, developed a system to help farmers detect and identify invasive species using their smartphones.
After an invasive plant species destroyed his grandfather’s rice farm in India, Nathan Elias wanted to help. Elias, who lives in Texas, developed a system to help farmers detect and identify invasive species using their smartphones.
Hip-Hop’s International Influence
From its origin in 1970s New York, hip-hop music and dance has spread throughout the world.
By Noelani Kirschner The genre has inspired millions to listen, dance and become hip-hop artists themselves. This influence is why the U.S. Congress passed a bill last year to designate November as National Hip Hop History Month. “The celebration of Hip Hop history and the study of it is essential to our democracy, our innovation, our…
Supporting Responsible Fishing in the Pacific
Fishing communities along South America’s west coast face threats from illegal fishing, climate change and pollution.
Fishing communities along South America’s west coast face threats from illegal fishing, climate change and pollution.
Investing in Small, Diverse Businesses Is Good for the Economy
“Too many small businesses owned by people of color struggle to access loans and federal programs that can help them grow and succeed”
By Noelani Kirschner 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. This means supplying diverse entrepreneurs with capital, grants and…
Authoritarian Regimes Continue Jailing Journalists
Authoritarian governments “are determined to control and manage information, and they are increasingly brazen in their efforts to do so”
Authoritarian governments “are determined to control and manage information, and they are increasingly brazen in their efforts to do so”
Meet the Watchdogs Guarding Internet Access
“This creates a grave risk for the citizens of Kherson, especially those resisting the occupation of the city”
“This creates a grave risk for the citizens of Kherson, especially those resisting the occupation of the city”
AWE Alumna Boosts Women’s Employment in Egypt
When Lamiaa Salah told her parents she planned to leave her home in Asyut, Egypt, to pursue education and a career in Cairo, they did not want her to leave.
When Lamiaa Salah told her parents she planned to leave her home in Asyut, Egypt, to pursue education and a career in Cairo, they did not want her to leave.
Offering a Fuller Picture of Indigenous Maryland
“I really became interested in mapping as a way to tell the untold stories of Indigenous peoples”
“I really became interested in mapping as a way to tell the untold stories of Indigenous peoples”