This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Hurricane Maria has caused widespread destruction in Dominica, and the storm has already claimed the life of one person in Guadeloupe. The hurricane trapped residents and swept away roofs in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Following Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is without power and its governor, Ricardo Rossello, declared a curfew from 6pm to 6am every night, from Wednesday to Saturday. Maria was downgraded from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Triggered by heavy rains associated with the monsoon season, severe flooding has inundated parts of northern India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The flooding started in late July and August, and it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Mexico is still recovering from a magnitude 8.2 earthquake, the strongest Mexico earthquake the country has felt in 100 years, which hit the southern coast just two weeks ago. Tuesday’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In a very active and destructive 2017 Hurricane Season, Save the Children is now preparing to respond to help children and families most affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How to help after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake near Mexico City killed more than 100 people and turned buildings into rubble. Social media for good Social media is also helping people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How can the U.S. solve the problem of lasting poverty? For some, the answer starts with education. Many studies show that young people who go to college earn more than…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Maria is the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico since 1932. Hurricane Maria raked across Puerto Rico Wednesday as the most powerful storm to strike the island in more than 80…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Bob Woodruff Foundation partnered with the Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) to discuss equine therapy and to identify the most appropriate participants to represent the equine-assisted activities and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s been less than two weeks since Hurricane Irma slammed into the Eastern Caribbean as a Category 4 storm, devastating many of the tiny islands in its path before barreling…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. MEXICO CITY — They arrived alone, in pairs or in groups. Some brought supplies others might need: water, blankets, medicine, tools. Others came with nothing more than able hands and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In response to the tragedy, many organizations are accepting donations to help the Mexico City earthquake victims. Below, a list of reputable outfits actively working to aid relief efforts. (Note:…