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Experiencing the world through volunteerism

Did you know that over one billion people across different countries, regions, and cultures volunteer worldwide? Discover it here!

Paramie Jayakody January 10, 2023

Memes: A faster way of news than news itself?

Unless you’ve been living under a very large rock somewhere, you’re likely to be exposed to dozens of memes every week. Regardless of your level of meme knowledge, there’s memes out there for everyone to enjoy.

Paramie Jayakody December 24, 2022

Globalization’s Horrifying Ties to Western Colonialism

Introduction Since the 1990s, globalization has taken the world by storm. It allows people, products, and information to cross national borders at prices significantly lower than before. However, for most people, especially those in the developing world, this system hurts them more than it helps. One of the most severe tragedies of globalization is the…

Ariel Siton December 17, 2022

Inequities in economic opportunities between the mainland and overseas territories of a country

Most overseas territories of countries like the US lag behind when it comes to economic opportunities. This article focuses on the territories comparing them to he mainland.

Don Nyagudi December 16, 2022

Kenya’s Hustler Fund: Reimagining access to affordable credit in Kenya?

Access to affordable credit in Kenya has been an issue for small business. The new government seeks to solve this using the hustler fund.

Don Nyagudi December 16, 2022

Protesters carrying the Sri Lanka flag march in the Galle Face Green area of Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 17, 2022.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: The Marginalization of War-Torn Tamils

Sri Lanka’s economic turbulence has pushed the country into complete political turmoil and precipitated a humanitarian emergency.

Mahrukh Chaudhry December 16, 2022

Citizen journalism and its impacts

Journalism has changed drastically from when its first iteration originated in Rome and then spread to China. The occupation as we now know it started in Europe in the 1600’s, and throughout the following centuries, it evolved into the respected profession it is today. But it hasn’t stopped there.

Paramie Jayakody December 13, 2022

Woman refugee sitting together with her children

Unbreakable Realities: Vulnerabilities of Women and Children in War Zones

Women and children often bear the brunt of war in many different aspects. Read to understand their predicaments and vulnerabilities.

Xiao Xuan Tan December 10, 2022

Farmers looking at their animal agriculture, credits to creator: USDA/NRCS

Beyond Meat: Exploring Perspectives Involved in Dietary Choices

Different perspectives lie behind different meatless dietary choices. Understand and accept different considerations but do also try the latest food innovations!

Xiao Xuan Tan December 10, 2022

Solution for Lahore’s Air Pollution?

The article analyses the cause and impact of persistent yearly smog in Lahore, Pakistan and the steps taken to solve the problem.

Mariam Qureshi December 3, 2022

Photo of man holding the Sri Lankan flag above his head. Image credit: Kris Thomas

Sri Lankans: Surviving with kindness and community in crisis

The community often steps in where governments fail. Volunteers in Sri Lanka have done just that as the nation faces its worst crisis in recent history.

Paramie Jayakody November 24, 2022

Health, aid, heart icons with a hand touching a magnified plus sign.

Sehat Sahulat Programme: A Revolutionary step towards better health care in Pakistan?

The article analyses the new health insurance scheme in Pakistan and how it may improve the existing healthcare system.

Mariam Qureshi November 16, 2022

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