Who Knew The World Bank And The U.N. Are Emoji Lovers?
Charities and nonprofit agencies are embracing the symbols to communicate about tough topics like global hunger, poverty and disease.
Global Health
How Rwanda Tidied Up Its Streets (And The Rest Of The Country, Too)
On the last Saturday of the month, citizens must spend three hours beautifying the nation. Some people question the authoritarian approach. But the results are impressive.
Pictures Of The Motherland He Never Knew
The son of Pakistani immigrants in the U.K., Mahtab Hussain was often taunted: "Go home." One day he did just that to see what his life might have been like if his parents had not left.
The Heart And Soul Of Armenia Lives In A Slab Of Wood
For Vahagn Amiryan, the act of carving wood is a way to bring the country's ancient traditions into the modern era.
Why The Breastfeeding Vs. Formula Debate Is Especially Critical In Poor Countries
The breast milk vs. formula debate made headlines this week with reports of a U.S. effort to block a pro-breastfeeding resolution from the World Health Organization.
The Dreams Of Today's Teen Girl Activists
The young leaders of Girl Up were in Washington, D.C., this week to network and to lobby Congress on gender issues.
Your Turn: When Parents Push Too Hard ... Or Not Enough
We asked our readers: Did you feel too much pressure from your parents when you were kids? As parents, how do you motivate your kids to do well?
Is What's Good For The Lemurs Also Good For The Locals?
To protect the ecosystem and its critters, Madagascar made it illegal to cut down rainforest land for agriculture — and promised to give farmers a new way to earn a living. How did that work out?
Why The Thai Cave Rescue Drew So Much Attention Compared To Other Crises
The world was riveted by the 12 soccer team members trapped in a cave in Thailand. But there are many youngsters who are struggling to survive — and who aren't in the spotlight.
How Postcards Solved The Problem Of Disappearing Rice
Indonesia had a program to provide subsidized rice to the poor. But thousands of kilos didn't make it to the recipients.