The aftershocks of abandonment: 6 months later, Canadian aid organizations urge feds to help fill $35B void left by U.S.
Why It Matters
The eradication of USAID will have global ripple effects for decades. The agency, which had a budget of more than US$35 billion, was the backbone of much of the international assistance work in developing regions. This signals to other governments that they can also step back from their humanitarian commitments.
Indigenous wisdom and the fight to save Senegal's mangroves
Why It Matters
Kawawana underscores the power of Indigenous conservation while exposing the complex challenges communities confront. There’s an inherent tension in "protection": securing resources for one group can unintentionally inflict hardship on others.
Circular economy, circular opportunity: Turning waste into wealth in Senegal
Why It Matters
With rising sea levels and increasing pressure on natural resources, Senegal's future hinges on sustainable solutions. A circular economy offers a pathway to a more resilient and equitable future for the country.
Garbage idea? How the University of Victoria teamed with waste pickers in Brazil to build a university
Why It Matters
Empowering global learning goes beyond supporting institutions with funds. This is a prime example of building knowledge across cultures, languages and even continents while helping solve the climate crisis.
From our playbook: 11 hot summer books for changemakers
Why It Matters
It's vital for those in the social services world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.