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Offer: New web portal (a pilot project): United Nations Social Development Network (UNSDN)

by anaisabelbbp | May 3, 2013 at 4:26 PM | Information Sharing

The Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) has launched a new web portal (as a pilot project) called United Nations … Read More»

My lovely hair... (And our Education system)

by Aysha Ibrahim | April 22, 2013 at 6:06 AM

Once upon a time there was a little girl with lovely hair but one day a brutal monster came and torn out chunk of her hair. … Read More»

2013 VOF Week 3

by Rochelle White | April 21, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Poverty is a tremendous barrier that restrains education for young girls. For example, in the U.S., schools are administered funds based on a grading curve and rank. … Read More»

Woman... Hitch Your Wagon To A Star

by Neelia Seyer | April 17, 2013 at 5:37 PM

I am from a Third World country,but that didn't prove deterrent to setting a goal and aiming high for myself. As the old adage says, "Hitch your wagon to a star". … Read More»

2013 VOF Week 2 The Journey that Lead Me to World Pulse!

by Rochelle White | April 11, 2013 at 8:42 PM

My story begins from an angry place. Growing up I was exposed to violence, chaos, abuse, date rape, and drugs. It was a combination of extremes. Love existed, as did neglect and trauma. … Read More»

Maternal Health: Learning from Miracles

by ampersand | April 10, 2013 at 12:39 PM

I think I've had a model of communication in my head for a long time which I am now beginning to question. … Read More»

Optimism for the Likes of Rabi and Their Local Community

by Greengirl | April 6, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Nigeria has recorded very devastating environmental and human impacts of artisanal mining activities. … Read More»

TWO SOULS, SAME FIGHT

by Taha Mirani | January 21, 2013 at 8:54 AM

10:25 A.M., AMAR SINGH COLLEGE … Read More»

Behind the Beautiful Forevers

by jacollura | January 10, 2013 at 11:03 PM | World Pulse Book Club

I just finished Katherine Boo's Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Live, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity. It is exquisite, astonishing, empathetic, and honest. … Read More»

The future of my grandchildren

by Valéria Barbosa... | June 1, 2012 at 6:52 PM

I live in Rio de Janeiro a city regarded as wonderful for the world. And this city is beautiful, has beautiful beaches, breathtaking scenery and hospitable people. … Read More»