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by corinnasp | January 6, 2010 at 10:22 PM | World AIDS Orphans

My daughter had just gone to sleep beside me and I just took a breath of fresh air. Not through my mouth but in my soul. … Read More»

Malnutrition and its Solution

by gunu_k | December 14, 2009 at 2:47 AM

There is an interesting hiatus between the perceptions of tribal women and the NGOs regarding the problem of child malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh state in India. … Read More»

Taj Mahal: What The Postcard Didn't Show

by lizgrover | December 9, 2009 at 9:57 PM

It was almost a year ago when I went to the Taj Mahal. The one-day trip went beyond all expectations, and it was one of the most intense days of my life. … Read More»

My Cry from the Islands of Blood

by malayapinas

After losing two friends in the recent massacre, a Filipina leader speaks out for the future of her homeland. Read More »

“It is a constant struggle of uncertainty for those of us who are left behind, of choices between life and death.”

Malayapinas | The Philippines

Giving Thanks

by Global Kitchen | November 23, 2009 at 10:32 PM

In the U.S. Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, reflect on what we have to be thankful for, and to remember those who are less fortunate. … Read More»

Voices of Our Future

Lavish Dinners in the Face of Hunger

by malayapinas

As President of a country where more than half the population suffers from chronic hunger, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spent tens of thousands of dollars on dinners while in the US. Filipino Voices of Our Future correspondent Malayapinas responds. Read More »

"The Filipino women’s movement, together with other movements here and abroad, must protest against corruption, arrogant displays of power, extravagance, and puppetry in times of immense hunger and poverty."