An Orphanage That Doesn't Seem Like An Orphanage
If you were to build a franchise-type structure for raising orphans, what would it look like?
Global Health
Angered By Traffic Deaths, Students Began To Direct Traffic In Bangladesh
It started when a bus killed two students in the capital city of Dhaka. Thousands of student prs literally changed the flow of traffic — to the dismay of the government.
It's 'Shark Tank' For Global Health Inventions
Projects helping to improve medical care for moms and babies in poor countries want to scale up. But first they need to master the art of the pitch.
Ebola In A Conflict Zone
Only days after the Democratic Republic of Congo declared its Ebola outbreak was over, there's been a new eruption — in a dangerous part of the country.
Some Bacteria Are Becoming 'More Tolerant' Of Hand Sanitizers, Study Finds
Researchers wanted to know why certain infections were increasing in hospitals. They were surprised by what they found.
Price Of HIV Test Falls, Raising Hopes In Global AIDS Fight
A new financing deal aims to slash the cost of HIV viral load testing in low- and middle-income countries. Public health officials say it's a crucial step to ending the AIDS epidemic.
A Victim Of Sex Trafficking, Blessing Okoedion Now Works To Save Others
The Nigerian activist was honored by the U.S. State Department in June for her efforts to combat human trafficking in Italy and Nigeria.
A Nigerian Photographer's Portraits Of The Mind
Etinosa Yvonne Osayimwen wants to show what's going on inside the heads of Nigerian survivors of violence. She layers their portraits with an image that reminds them of how their lives have changed.
How To Find Out If 'Women's Empowerment' Programs Really Empower Women
A group of researchers are finding creative ways — through experimental games and scenarios — to quantify how much control women have over their lives.
Photos Of Villagers 'Dreaming' Of Food Sparks Outrage Across India
Indians are calling a series of photos depicting villagers in front of a table of fake food unethical and insensitive. The photos were featured on World Press Photo Foundation's Instagram this week.