Songs to inspire social change

Near Ecuador's southwestern coast lies the town of Chongon. For the past four years, this small locality has brought together young adults from...

After catastrophe, youth lead reconstruction in Vanuatu

Ten months after Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu, the island of Tanna has made remarkable strides towards recovery.

In Ghana, innovative literacy program brings dramatic results

For years, Owusu Ansah Malik thought his native language, Twi, was second-rate. English, the national language of Ghana, was emphasized at his...

Empowering Roma mothers to break the cycle of illiteracy

Before she started studying with the Mesed Project, Agi Racz was ashamed of the fact that she could not read -- and afraid to try to learn how....

Ocean of Light School celebrates 10th anniversary

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga praised the Ocean of Light School for its distinctive educational philosophy, which integrates academics...

School of the Nations, Macau, receives land grant from government

It may seem to a passerby that the plot of land between the Hyatt tennis court and the car park of the Buddhist Temple in Taipa, Macau, is just...

New Baha'i radio station is officially launched in the Philippines

In a festive celebration featuring prayers, speeches, music and dance performances, and a "barrio fiesta" atmosphere, the Baha'i community of...

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The Barli Development Institute for Rural Women

The Barli Development Institute for Rural Women focuses on giving poor young women literacy training, practical knowledge of health, nutrition...

In India, the world's largest school succeeds by focusing on globalism and morality

Fresh out of college and newly married, Jagdish Gandhi knew some 42 years ago that his main goal in life was to serve humanity. And he felt educating...