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Hundreds of Earthquake Resistant Schools Built Since Indonesian Tsunami
In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, students who survived the tsunami were able to resume their lessons quickly, thanks to the overwhelming international response that allowed...
Las Vegas School is Lifeline for Hungry Kids With Nothing
Principal Sherrie Gahn said she was shocked when she first came to Whitney Elementary School seven years ago. "The kids were eating ketchup packets,"...
Civilian Experts on Farming and Governance Will Expand U.S. Commitments to Afghanistan, Pakistan
Even after U.S. forces have left Afghanistan, an army of U.S. civilians will remain to help the country build its democratic institutions and restore...
Peace Sculpture Unveiled, Born of Egyptian Student’s Gratitude for US Town
A 10-foot-tall peace sculpture was unveiled and dedicated to the people of Wausau, Wisconsin, recently, to build a bridge between them and their Arabs...
Socialite’s School Brings Hope To Brazilian Slum
Poverty and violence are part of every day life for children living in Brazil's slums. But a Rio de Janeiro socialite is fighting...
Award Winners Changing the World Through Tech
The Tech Awards is an international program honoring innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. This year's winners received...
More Good News on Body Image: Fashion Magazine Dumps Skinny Models
The German women's magazine "Brigitte" announced a "no model campaign" last month, saying they will no longer be using professional models for their magazine...
University Rallies to Give Shoes to 4000 Iraqi Children
Soon thousands of Iraqi children will have new shoes – in time for winter - thanks to the efforts of Oral Roberts University ...
Solar Power Rescues Lebanon Schools from Frequent Black-outs
With Lebanon’s chronic power shortages, classes at the Rajam Issa public school are often plunged into darkness during the winter.
In the remote northeastern district...
New Obama Family Portrait Unveiled; Michelle Hula Hoops
I liked these photos that came out of the White House last week. First, the official Obama family portrait; second, from...
Transforming Abandoned Concrete Bunkers Into Eco Hostels
There are reportedly thousands of abandoned concrete bunkers scattered throughout Albania, remnants of a Communist dictator's paranoia. Now graduate students have developed a plan...
Record-Breaking 173 Million People Take Stand With UN Against Poverty
Smashing a Guinness World Record, more than 173 million people around the world joined forces with the United Nations to call on global...
NM School Goes From Worst to Among Best in 3 Years
The new principal immediately learned his students' names. He gave them smiles, hugs and high fives. He led early morning basketball games. ...
Baltimore Schools First in U.S. to Adopt Meatless Monday Menu
Meatless Monday is a campaign that aims to get Americans to cut out burgers and dogs one day each week as a way...
Tour the Futuristic Solar Homes Competing on the National Mall (Video)
20 university teams from around the world have designed and built their ultimate solar dream homes on the National Mall in Washington, DC....
The Youngest Headmaster in the World Teaches Hundreds of Poor Children
Around the world millions of children are not getting a proper education because their families are too poor to afford to send them to...
Orlando Bloom Joins UN as Goodwill Ambassador for Children Worldwide
Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom will be working to make the world a better place for young people as he steps into his new role...
Solar Village Begins to Bloom on National Mall
A cluster of 20 solar-powered homes will open their doors to tourists as well as energy and design enthusiasts tomorrow in the 4th...
Around the World in 30 Days — For a Cause
A young Chicago medical school gradute is travelling to five countries in 30 days with a big mission -- to raise money for a...
Urban Philly Teens Compete for $10Million X Prize for Hybrid Car Design
Students from a team at West Philadelphia High School are the only teenagers in a field of about 90 teams from around the world...