FUNDACOM executive director René Villca speaking with an indigenous honey farmer about the purchase of some honeycomb sheets for her bee boxes. (Photo credit: Rachel Satterlee)

Story of a Rural Bolivian University

A university on the eastern slopes of the Andes in rural Bolivia is providing an avenue for students to obtain professional skills and lead sustainable development in their own communities, something that was unattainable prior to its founding in 1993.

FUNDACOM executive director René Villca speaking with an indigenous honey farmer about the purchase of some honeycomb sheets for her bee boxes. (Photo credit: Rachel Satterlee)

Story of a Rural Bolivian University

A university on the eastern slopes of the Andes in rural Bolivia is providing an avenue for students to obtain professional skills and lead sustainable development in their own communities, something that was unattainable prior to its founding in 1993.

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A New Decade for Cambodia: Inclusive Education Breaking Down Social Barriers

Cambodia Past and Present: Although the genocide that occurred under the direction of the Khmer Rouge—followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea in Cambodia that practiced social engineering that led to the genocide and enforced a failed agricultural reform that

cambodia

A New Decade for Cambodia: Inclusive Education Breaking Down Social Barriers

Cambodia Past and Present: Although the genocide that occurred under the direction of the Khmer Rouge—followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea in Cambodia that practiced social engineering that led to the genocide and enforced a failed agricultural reform that

The Maya Nut is transforming people’s livelihoods and benefiting the environment all across Central America. (Photo Credit: Maya Nut Institute).

12 Initiatives Taking Positive Steps Towards a Healthier, Fairer and More Sustainable Food and Agriculture System

By Ioulia Fenton and Adam Nelson, Institute of Advanced Development Studies (INESAD) La Paz, Bolivia The world’s global food and agriculture system is not working. On the one end, the Green Revolution has converted much farmland into industrial agricultural production

The Maya Nut is transforming people’s livelihoods and benefiting the environment all across Central America. (Photo Credit: Maya Nut Institute).

12 Initiatives Taking Positive Steps Towards a Healthier, Fairer and More Sustainable Food and Agriculture System

By Ioulia Fenton and Adam Nelson, Institute of Advanced Development Studies (INESAD) La Paz, Bolivia The world’s global food and agriculture system is not working. On the one end, the Green Revolution has converted much farmland into industrial agricultural production

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GSDM October 2012: “Inspiration Issue” is Out Now

Guest Introduction: While watching the U.S. Presidential debates last week, a friend of mine asked me an interesting question: “If you became the First Lady, what would be your platform?”  Beyond thinking about the issues I care most about, I

GSDM 2012 October

GSDM October 2012: “Inspiration Issue” is Out Now

Guest Introduction: While watching the U.S. Presidential debates last week, a friend of mine asked me an interesting question: “If you became the First Lady, what would be your platform?”  Beyond thinking about the issues I care most about, I

10 Inspiring Women

“10 Women Who Inspire Me” A Special Contribution From Danielle Nierenberg

Throughout September 2012, Worldwatch Institute celebrated the crucial role that women and youth play in ushering in the just and environmentally sustainable future that we’re working hard to bring about. Even in the 21st century, women own less than 15

10 Inspiring Women

“10 Women Who Inspire Me” A Special Contribution From Danielle Nierenberg

Throughout September 2012, Worldwatch Institute celebrated the crucial role that women and youth play in ushering in the just and environmentally sustainable future that we’re working hard to bring about. Even in the 21st century, women own less than 15

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Honduras: Violence, repression and impunity capital of the world

There is no end in sight to violence and repression in Honduras. There is no end in sight to the impunity and corruption with which the powerful economic, military and political sectors act. There is also no end in sight

Honduras Violence

Honduras: Violence, repression and impunity capital of the world

There is no end in sight to violence and repression in Honduras. There is no end in sight to the impunity and corruption with which the powerful economic, military and political sectors act. There is also no end in sight

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In Front of Finnish Parliament: A Fight Against Death, Deportation and Compassion Fatigue

By MANOJ Kr. BHUSAL and SAILA OHRANEN Monday evening this week, when we reached the Finnish parliament premises for this story, three middle-aged Afghans, pale and exhausted due to already a week-long hunger strike, were struggling to speak to a

Finland Refugee Cover

In Front of Finnish Parliament: A Fight Against Death, Deportation and Compassion Fatigue

By MANOJ Kr. BHUSAL and SAILA OHRANEN Monday evening this week, when we reached the Finnish parliament premises for this story, three middle-aged Afghans, pale and exhausted due to already a week-long hunger strike, were struggling to speak to a