Traditionally, it has been the responsibility of the East Asian government to plan and implement community development projects. This is changing as both students and the government recognize the role citizens can play in creating a better place to live. …
Changing women’s lives through healthcare
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Written on August 16th, 2012
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Congo, Medical, Micro-finance, Women
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Congo, Medical, Micro-finance, Women
Unfortunately, not all have equal access to the benefits of good prenatal and postpartum care. For many women in the DR Congo, this has created significant life challenges. Many women are ostracized, abandoned, or left with emotional trauma due to …
South Sudan economy on the verge of collapse
Continued violence and political unrest between Sudan and South Sudan leave many fearing the potential collapse of South Sudan’s economy and infrastructure. Because of the ongoing violence, which is mainly due to fighting over oil resources, many relief organizations and …
Water = Education?
In many areas of the world, education is incredibly expensive, even in public school. Many families cannot afford school fees (uniforms, books, etc.) and other children drop out in order to work to help provide income for their families. We …
Violence and conflict resolution in Mexico
The city of Monterrey, Mexico, is home to one of our partners, the Foundation for Family Development (FDF). This project joins with families and individuals in finding solutions to the problems of poverty and violence in this community. For more …
