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Turning Street Carts Into Sources Of Healthy Food
May 3, 2013:
Street kids and children of the urban poor rely on "fast food" around the world -- now one program in Indonesia looks to turn that into a source of good nutrition.
Women Help Rebuild Haiti
Apr 26, 2013:
Many women are learning new trades ... and becoming the builders of a new Haiti.
Ban On Seal Products Upheld By European General Court
Apr 25, 2013:
The court rejected an appeal this month to overturn the ban. A further legal challenge to the ban by the Canadian and Norwegian governments will be considered by the World Trade Organization at end of April.
Soap May Be Low-Cost Answer To Malaria
Apr 25, 2013:
Two students from Burundi and Burkina Faso won the first place at Berkely's Global Social Venture Competition for their soapy answer using traditional plants found in Africa.
Mercy Corps Reforests Haiti
Apr 23, 2013:
Some times, planting trees can be the answer to increasing crop yields and feeding the hungry. Learn how this works in Haiti.
Volunteering Keeps Food Banks Serving
Apr 19, 2013:
Every year, volunteers make the work of food banks possible. Watch this inspirational video.
An Elephant Never Forgets
Apr 19, 2013:
A new documentary reveals the cruelty behind the tourism industry in Thailand and Southeast Asia that "breaks" baby elephants.
IFAW Supports EU Ban On Seal Products
Apr 10, 2013:
IFAW Seals Campaign Director Sheryl Fink explains why she took graphic videos of the seal hunts to Geneva, Switzerland.
Share And Save A Square Launches In April
Apr 4, 2013:
Teaming up with What You Can Do, The Rainforest Site is challenging Facebook Fans to share a post and save a square of rainforest land.
"Sit Stay Read" Program In Action!
Apr 3, 2013:
Sit Stay Read is a program that encourages children to read aloud by bringing the most non-judgemental audience possible to the class room: a cuddly dog. Check out this video of the program - and the dogs - in action!
'Girl Rising' Illuminates the Global Value of Educating Young Women
Mar 13, 2013:
An innovative new film examines the power of education to change the lives of young women and the world around them.
One Man Plants A Forest.
Mar 12, 2013:
For thirty years, Jadav Payeng worked planting a jungle by hand in the Indian region of Assam. His remarkable efforts are shown in a new documentary.
Preserving Imperiled Habitat Is Now Even Easier
Mar 12, 2013:
Thanks to new navigation and a more intuitive interface, helping your favorite cause is always just a click away. Read about five easy ways to help at The Rainforest Site.
The Girl Effect: How A Girl's Education Can Change The World
Mar 8, 2013:
Girls living in poverty are uniquely capable of creating a better future for themselves, their families, their communities, and the world. It's no big deal. Just the future of humanity.
Prairie Dogs Saved By Highway Crew
Feb 28, 2013:
A colony of prairie dogs is safely relocated away from a highway construction project in Boulder.
