Showing up to DC: why it matters
Do Washington DC marches have any real impact? Great question. Let’s discuss. It all began with a man named Jacob Coxey. Feeling defeated during the economic depression of the 1890’s, the Ohioan business man led approximately 500 men to the capital in 1894. They demanded work from the government, but were arrested for “walking on […]
Come together to work together
In 2002, Marie Da Silva wanted to make a difference in the lives of children who had been orphaned by AIDS in her native country of Malawi. At the time, she was working as a nanny in Los Angeles, so with limited resources she did what anyone else would do—she started a school. The Jacaranada School was created […]
Protesting beyond the streets and into the sky
Hoping to reach out to the North Korean population, South Korean activists soldiered past a government ban and successfully sent thousands of leaflets and CDs denouncing Pyongyang into North Korea—via balloons. Similar protests in the past were met with hostility from the North but after they recently threatened to retaliate with military force, the South closed off areas […]
The pen is mightier than the sword
When you’re a well-known writer, publishing critical articles about a brutal regime that runs your county is dangerous. For Syrian writer and journalist Samar Yazbeck, denying her own safety was the only thing she felt she could do. When things got bad in Syria, Samar started to interview rebels and innocents caught in Bashar al-Assad regime’s atrocities. She wrote about […]
International Justice Mission opens field office in Gulu, Uganda
International Justice Mission (IJM) is a non-profit human rights organization that brings rescue to victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. They seek to make public justice systems work for victims of abuse and oppression who urgently need the protection of the law. With already 15 field offices operating in countries […]
A reversal of events
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that it will begin buying food grown by small-scale farmers in Acholi, a region where as recently as two years ago many people relied on WFP food assistance. The food agency will buy 154 metric tons of maize from grain traders in Gulu District. This marks […]
Everyday heroes
When I think of a hero, I tend to think of someone who can fly or someone who owns a batmobile. But that was before I learned about CNN Heroes. Since 2007, everyday people are nominated as heroes for their extraordinary efforts to help change the world. These are some of the people voted as the top […]
European Union receives Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union (EU) last Friday for its work in sustaining peace. CNN reported, “The prestigious award was a salute to the struggling 27-nation union for its work in promoting democracy and reconciliation since World War II.” Organizations such as The International Crisis Group offered support for the EU’s recognition. The […]
Gardens of hope
Planting seeds of kindness with the intention of them spreading through society was her goal. And now, 17-year-old Miranda Lynch can say that it’s a reality. She is proving that anyone can make a difference—even if it’s in another country. When Miranda was 12 years old, she began the groundwork for a non-profit based in Inzinga, […]
U.S. announces innovative program to protect people from LRA attacks
Our partners at Resolve published the below article regarding the announcement of the United States’ innovative program to protect people from LRA attacks. As always, well-written & incredibly insightful. On October 3, the U.S. announced the release of up to 15 million dollars to help protect communities being targeted by LRA attacks in southeast Central African Republic (CAR). […]