How family planning can promote maternal and child health
Childbearing comes with many risks, particularly for women in developing countries, as they are more likely to face challenges during pregnancy and birth.
What happens when you empower women with solar energy?
In Tanzania, it’s estimated that 70 percent of people lack electricity. How can this problem be addressed? Our new partner, Solar Sister, has an answer.
How educating children on their rights can prevent human trafficking
1.2 million children will be trafficked this year, often through force or manipulation. Rights education has the power to stop this.
Why this project in Sierra Leone shows the importance of community participation
Contrary to popular belief, alleviating poverty requires more than just teaching people skills or handing out materials. A key factor often overlooked in the international development field is community participation.
“These are just normal people”: reflections from volunteering in refugee camps
The coast of Greece is one of the main entry points for refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Currently 62,000 refugees are stuck in Greece awaiting relocation or asylum. ODW board member Davis Goslin took a trip to the Greek coast to volunteer in refugee camps. In this eye opening account, Davis shares about his experience.