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Protecting a Treasure in the Heart of Africa

Protecting a Treasure in the Heart of Africa

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is celebrated as one of the most biodiverse ecoregions on the planet. Nestled within the dense eastern jungle lies the Virunga National Park—the oldest and largest park of its kind in Africa. The park is home to an array of...
Preserving our Waterways for Tomorrow

Preserving our Waterways for Tomorrow

There are an estimated 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the world’s oceans. With single-use bags found even in the depths of the Mariana trench, the deepest sea floor, no place is untouched by our inorganic waste. Plastic is an enormous threat to marine mammals,...
Paw-ssionate about Animal Rights

Paw-ssionate about Animal Rights

Amid the unprecedented crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, faced with long hours quarantined at home, many people have added a furry friend to their family. As a result, dog and cat adoption rates have skyrocketed across the world, leaving many adoption...
The Quest for Racial Justice and Equity

The Quest for Racial Justice and Equity

The coronavirus pandemic has become an amplifier of the structural racism that exists in the United States. In an age when anyone can reach mass audiences through social media, evidence of unequal treatment and racial bias toward the Black community abounds. Guided by...
Advancing Eye Health in Rwanda

Advancing Eye Health in Rwanda

Globally, at least 1 billion people are affected by vision impairment. The World Health Organization estimates 80% of these cases are treatable and, if addressed at an early stage, largely preventable. The prevalence of vision impairment is four times higher in low...