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March 27, 2023

If you step foot in the countryside in the Republic of Georgia, you will likely notice the luscious greenery, magnificent mountains, and diverse vegetation. Unfortunately, the changing climate threatens many people’s way of life in these regions. Driven by their love for their communities and our environment these small rural towns are part of the movement to protect not only …

March 22, 2023

No matter who you are, where you live, where you grew up, what you look like, or how old you are, you need water to survive. So what happens when you live in an area with hardly any water? A grassroots movement to scale up rainwater harvesting and other water solutions in hard-to-reach communities is gaining momentum in South America. …

You know it’s Ramadan Eve when markets are bustling everywhere. As my mother says, “It feels like being at the pilgrimage in Mecca.” While I do miss fasting with my family members in Somalia and spending time with friends, I am also grateful for another Ramadan here in the United States.  Preparations are already underway in the United States, with …

March 20, 2023

Over 300 million people worldwide are celebrating Nowruz this year, marking the Persian new year and the start of Spring at the exact moment of the Spring equinox. The United Nations has praised Nowruz for promoting “peace and solidarity” among the many nations who celebrate it. In Afghanistan, Nowruz culminates on the first day of the Afghan New Year, March …

Nimo Adam | March 6, 2023

My Name is Nimo Adam. I was born and raised in Somalia. My childhood was full of chaos since my family and I lived in a war zone area. I spent all of my childhood attending boarding school and lived at an orphanage until I finished high school. Growing up was very challenging. During my childhood, I was interested in …