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Creating a Natural Economy: The Economics of Communal Sustainability

In: World Development

By: Feature Writer Mary Desaulniers

Why Development Aid Fails: Poverty Continues to Stalk Developing Countries

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Joining the Peace Corps – Is It Right for You? Successful Volunteers Have Skills, Grit, and a Sense of Humor

In: Anti-Poverty Activism

By: Cathy Sunshine

Vaccine Funding Gap Leaves Millions at Risk: Children in Poorest Countries Most Likely to Go Without Shots

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Cathy Sunshine

Supporting Children in Ethiopia: Africa - the Continent of Hot and Cold Baths of the Feelings

In: Development Agencies

By: Christine Rödel

Healthy Food for the Homeless: Offering Local and Organic Produce in Food Banks

In: Homelessness

By: Lauren Znachko

East Timorese Need Aid Not Charity: Locals Know What Works For Them So Planning Must Involve Communities

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Rachel Williamson

Maya Centre Nominated for Prestigious Award: Counselling Centre Up For Guardian Public Services Award

In: Poverty

By: Anna Reitman

Homeless in Las Vegas: Gambling City has Huge Vagrancy Problem

In: Homelessness

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Alternative Gift Ideas for an Ethical Christmas: Buy Cards and Gifts from Charities and Aid Organisations

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Suzanne Bosworth

Liberian Kids Stuck in Adoption Debacle: Kids Wait in Orphanages While Families Wait at Home

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Sue Turner

Work With Voluntary Organisations at Christmas: Find Charity Jobs for the Festive Season

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Suzanne Bosworth

Collect Money for UNICEF this Halloween: Send a Mobile Text Message Donation or Gather Change to Save Lives

In: Anti-Poverty Activism

By: Feature Writer Genna Cockerham

Mikey Arroyo and Political Integrity: How a Lack of Integrity Impacts Effectiveness of a Government

In: World Development

By: Justine Tajonera

54 Ways You Can Help the Homeless: Inspirational Book Offers Practical Ideas for Helping Those in Need

In: Homelessness

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Kenyans Face Starvation: Government Launches Relief Plan

In: World Hunger

By: Michael Onderi

Eight Advantages of a Negative Income Tax: The Case for a Guaranteed Minimum Income

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: James Quirk

Millennium Development Goals Slipping Away: Promises to Improve Living Standards Falling Short

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

The End of Health Care: A Country With Nowhere to Turn

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Melissa Miller

Fund Raiser for Family Promise of Acadiana: Win 1 Year Free Rent! $1000 Groceries! $500 Gasoline!

In: Anti-Poverty Activism

By: Maria Blanco

The Silver Bullet: Putting an End to Hunger

In: World Hunger

By: Melissa Miller

What's Behind the Run for Water in Canada: B.C.'s Fastest Growing 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Runs on Passion

In: Anti-Poverty Activism

By: Michelle Watrin

Community Outreach Programs Provide Assistance: Low-Income Assistance Helps People Survive Economic Recession

In: Poverty

By: Elayne Masters

Institutions and World Economic Development: The Significance of the ‘Rules of the Game’ in Poverty Alleviation

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: John Stephens

Caritas in Veritate or Charity and Truth: For the Catholic Church Charity Should Begin at Home

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Youth Homelessness in America: The Changing Face of the Homeless

In: Homelessness

By: Doris Keeler

Crises Threatens Recent Development Gains: Food Prices in 2008 Have Reversed the Trend in Reducing Hunger

In: World Development

By: Christian Strohmann

Hunger in America: Hungry American Children are a Growing Concern

In: World Hunger

By: Carmen Livingston

The Global Recession Threatening Food Security: Lack of Access to Food is Increasing Hunger in Developing Countries

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Natasha Malinda

Waste Management in Accra, Ghana: Three Main Problems Contributing to Environmental Decay

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: James Jackson

The Economic Rise of Japan and OPEC: Japan, OPEC, and their Increased Influence in World Affairs

In: World Development

By: James Jackson

Human Organ Trafficking on the Increase: Desperate People are Selling their Kidneys

In: Poverty

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Diminishing Access to Clean Water: Campaign to Recognize Water as a Basic Human Right

In: World Development

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Heart Disease in the Third World: Diseases of Affluence Now Reaching Epidemic Proportions

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Feature Writer Sanjiva Wijesinha

The Importance of Diversity in Everyday Life: Daily Human Interaction is a Cultural Exploration

In: World Development

By: Alicia Michelle Morgan

The Brussels Conference on Somali Piracy: Helping Somalia Curb Piracy

In: World Hunger

By: Feature Writer Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Population Growth Imperils Future of Humanity: Dangers of Overpopulation Call for Rethinking Individual Freedom

In: World Development

By: Jeanne Lombardo

Charities for Helping Children, the Poor & Needy: Donating to Save Orphans and those in Need in the World

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Sulemana Braimah

Supporting Fair Trade Versus Local: During a Recession is Buying Abroad Still a Good Idea?

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Amanda Fortier

Men May Change the Face of Poverty in America: How Mass Layoffs May Halt the “Feminization of Poverty"

In: Poverty

By: PD Casteel

Ulica Magazine Fighting Poverty In Macedonia: A European Social Venture to Address Unemployment and Homelessness

In: Homelessness

By: Craig Hill

No Hope for Third World Children's Future: Famine, Hunger and Disease Still Confront Poor Children

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Sulemana Braimah

Why Foreign Aid has Failed to Develop Africa: Corruption, Exploitation and Unfair Trade are Main Reasons

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Sulemana Braimah

Fairtrade in the Windward Isles: Interview with Cornelius Lynch, St Lucian Banana Farmer

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Feature Writer Tristania Currie

Reducing Poverty and Diseases in the World: No Improvement in Sub-Saharan Africa

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Sulemana Braimah

Natural Resources and Poverty in Africa: Ghana's Oil Find, Diamonds and Gold, Nigeria's Oil Conflicts

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Sulemana Braimah

UN World Water Day 2009 and Transboundary Waters: Celebrations on 22 March While Still Millions Face Water Shortages

In: World Development

By: Giulia de Robert

"Nickel and Dimed": The Cost of Re-Entering the Workforce After Welfare Reform

In: Poverty

By: Margaret Koch

Review of Four Little Dragons by Ezra Vogel: How Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan Industrialized

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Susan Cunningham

The Slumdog Millionaire Miracle: Thousands of New Requestes to Sponsor Indian Children

In: World Hunger

By: Giulia de Robert

How Long will this Recession Last? Economists Are Divided on When the Economy will Recover.

In: Poverty

By: Patrick Cooley

Classism Keeps the Poor Jobless: How Poverty Hinders Opportunity

In: Poverty

By: Jacqueline S. Homan

Poverty Simulation Reveals Struggles Of The Poor: Grand Valley State University Addresses Issues Of Living In Poverty

In: Poverty

By: Matt Marn

Food Budget Relief: Filling the Cupboard with Healthy Food for Less

In: World Hunger

By: Charlene Tebbutt

What is Food Security: Lack of Food a Concern for Many Around the World

In: World Hunger

By: Charlene Tebbutt

Hungry Canadians a Growing Concern: Food Banks Across the Country Busy as More People Look for Help

In: World Hunger

By: Charlene Tebbutt

New Unemployment Benefits Hailed in Rural India: Sangtin Feminist Movement Credited for Winning Relief for Poor

In: Anti-Poverty Activism

By: Ferdinand Penz

Organized Social Living System: Humanity and Civilization

In: World Development

By: Anna Lobsanova

What Does Slumdog Millionaire Owe Its Actors? Slumdog's Success Sheds Light on India's Real Plight

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Nikkee Porcaro

Street Children of Iran- Part 1: Looking for Light at the End of the Gloomy Tunnel

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Maryam Nayeb-Yazdi

Street Children of Iran- Part 2: Iran and Its Labour Laws

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Maryam Nayeb-Yazdi

Creation of Sustainable Environment: Conditions of Nature and Humanity

In: World Development

By: Anna Lobsanova

The Ethics of Land for Food and Fuel: Climate Change and 21st-Century Colonialism

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Brenda Ann Burke

What Happens to Homeless Children? Struggles of the Child Fallen Victim of Homelessness

In: Homelessness

By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Denver Day Shelter Gets Families off the Streets: The Gathering Place Raises Homeless Women's Self-Esteem

In: Homelessness

By: Candace Kearns Read

Protecting the Legal Rights of Homeless Voters: State and Federal Voter Registration Requirements & Legal Precedent

In: Homelessness

By: Carla Marie Boulianne

Feeding the Hungry with Organic Farming: Organic Agriculture can Produce Enough Food for the World Population

In: World Hunger

By: Nancy Longatan

Third World Mobility: Informal Public Transportation in the Developing World

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Odilile Ayodele

The Challenge of Third World Development: Inadequate Access to Public Transport in the Developing World

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Odilile Ayodele

Facts About Socialism: Common Topics With Regard to Socialist Beliefs

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Kevin Gustina

Climate Change and the Developing World: A Look at the Effects of Climate Change on Africa

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Odilile Ayodele

Understanding the Global Famine: How Corporate Agriculture Has Undermined Food Security and Stability

In: World Hunger

By: Adam Wasserman

How to Help Homeless People Vote: Organize a Voter Registration Drive for Homeless Americans

In: Homelessness

By: Carla Marie Boulianne

Microcredit Helps Guatemalan Women: Non-Profit Organizations Make Small Loans to Aid Small Businesses

In: Anti-Poverty Activism

By: Candace Kearns Read

What is Socialism? A Brief Overview of the Beliefs of Socialism

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Kevin Gustina

Charities Helping the Homeless in the U.S. How Organizations Work to Stop Homelessness All Over America

In: Homelessness

By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Equal Access to Justice Affects Democracy: A Look at Global Standards of Legal Aid Delivery

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Phillip Barea

Community Sustainable Development: Eight Steps to Take Towards Promoting Economic Renewal

In: World Development

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Primary Reasons for Homelessness: Lack of Housing, Mental Illness Top List

In: Homelessness

By: Brandi Rhoades

Urban Farming Cleaning Up Detroit: Detroit Residence Plant Small Gardens for Needy in Abadoned Lots

In: Poverty

By: Jen Aniano

Oxfam America and Climate Change: International Aid Agency Wants Larger Role For U.S.

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Darcy DeMarco

Artscience Problem Solvers Take On World Issues: How to Move Outside the Square and Save the Planet

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Brenda Ann Burke

Creative Answers to Global Issues: Innovation Outside the Box of Discipline

In: Poverty/World Development (general)

By: Brenda Ann Burke

Displace Me - A Protest Against Child Soldiers: Invisible Children Supporters Protest Northern Ugandan War

In: War & Poverty

By: Feature Writer Megan B. Wyatt

Poverty Rates in Wyoming: Days When Working a Job Could Pay the Bills are Over

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Wisconsin: Food Harder to Afford for Inner City Residents and Native Americans

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in West Virginia: Rural Counties and Major Cities See Highest Amounts of Poverty

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Washington: Needs of Inner City Residents and Native Americans Ignored

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Virginia: Severe Poverty Found in 22 Counties and 10 Major Cities

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Vermont: Most of State's Poor Concentrated in Burlington, the Only Major City

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Utah: Native Americans and Inner City Residents Hit Hardest by Poverty

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Texas: Poorest Areas of Texas Severely Isolated

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Tennessee: Rural Areas of Tennessee are Financially Isolated from Rest of State

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in South Dakota: Needs of Native American Reservations Constantly Ignored

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in South Carolina: Isolation of the State's Poorest Multiplies the Problem

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Rhode Island: Providence and Woonsocket Have Much More Poverty than State Average

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Pennsylvania: Residents of the State's Major Cities Cannot Get By on Minimum Wage

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Oregon: Malheur County and Corvallis Have Higher Percentages of Poor People

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Oklahoma: The Rural Areas and Major Cities with High Amounts of Poverty

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

Poverty Rates in Ohio: Major City Residents Can No Longer Work Enough to Pay the Bills

In: Poverty

By: David Boston

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