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With exhibit, migrants in Europe hope their experiences are better understood'I felt this was the way I could help,' says British art curator Sue McAlpine, whose exhibition features discarded life jackets used by refugees who arrived in Greece, as well as paintings and photos by migrants in Calais.
Are 'income share agreements' a good way to pay for college?Under these plans, students agree to pay a percentage of their future income to a private company or lender in exchange for additional money to cover college expenses. For some, the agreements might make sense.
Why young black men in Waterloo, Iowa, are receiving college scholarshipsDennis Harbaugh and Juanita Williams were concerned with the achievement gap faced by black males in Waterloo schools and how it related to dropout and graduation rates. So they created an Education Promise Fund.
Are polystyrene homes a good option for Kenya's expanding housing sector?Polystyrene construction offers good insulation and uses less water and wood. But the technology has yet to be fully embraced by homeowners and housing developers.
One man’s odyssey as a rookie cop – at age 50Mark Johnson was a United Way executive but wanted a more hands-on job. He quickly came to realize that he had more to learn than to teach.
How Soccer Without Borders can help young refugees and immigrants adjustSoccer Without Borders emphasizes team building as well as cultural exchanges among participants and civic engagement. It was recently awarded a prize for innovation in addressing social problems.
A quilt club gives its work to a shelter for abused womenA queen-size quilt could fetch as much as $350 at consignment stores or arts and crafts festivals, but The Satilla Quilters aren't in it for the money.
At London flower show, one garden aims to raise awareness about modern slaveryThe garden presents human trafficking in a creative, nonconfrontational way to an audience that may not be aware of slavery's existence in Britain, says Juliet Sargeant, the garden's designer.
To help homeless, students make the 'Backet' – a backpack and jacket in oneHaroon Pasha came up with the idea by drawing on his experience during the hajj. The team of students developing the product has been named a regional champion by Enactus, a social entrepreneurship organization.
How Twitter helped eighth-graders at a Vermont school learn scienceA recent experiment explored whether Twitter could be an effective way to extend classroom learning and link students to 'real world' science. The results were promising.
How tech companies are pitching in to support crisis responseThis will be a key theme at the World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey next week, where a Global Alliance for Humanitarian Innovation will be launched.
Musicians raise their voices in song to help children in GazaProceeds from the album ‘2 Unite All’ will support humanitarian relief for Palestinians. The album, featuring the likes of Roger Waters and Peter Gabriel, has themes of unity, forgiveness, and starting over.
With 'Sparkle' cheer teams, students with disabilities feel like they belongSparkle squads combine typically developing students and students with disabilities. The idea came from a 15-year-old who saw the systemic exclusion of disabled students from her high school's activities.
What’s a carbon farmer? How ranchers are using dirt to tackle climate change.Scientists believe that relatively simple land management techniques can increase the rate at which carbon is absorbed from the atmosphere and stored in soils.
An original CARE package recipient sends love to Syrian refugeesAs a 7-year-old in postwar Germany, Renata Senter was moved by a CARE package sent by Americans. Now she can relate to what Syrian children are experiencing.
A former dropout reinvents the job searchAli Mahlodji launched the Whatchado Web service, which has more than 1 million users across several European countries. It matches users who have similar characteristics and also features video profiles.
Yes, New York City has sea turtles and seals, and here's who's rescuing themThe Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation picks up stranded seals, dolphins, and sea turtles from New York State’s 2,625 miles of coastlines, beaches, bays, and estuaries.
Youth orchestra provides an oasis from San Salvador's gangsThe Don Bosco Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus aims to keep teenagers off San Salvador's streets and away from the gangs. Being part of the orchestra gives the youths a sense of identity and purpose.
Your old clothes can help Malala send girls to schoolIn the 'Pass the Bag' campaign, people can send clothes to a San Francisco-based program that sells the clothing online and gives 40 percent of the proceeds to the Malala Fund.
One woman’s outreach in US: ‘Meet a Muslim’ eventsSince the attack in San Bernardino, Calif., Moina Shaiq has invited people to join her in a conversation.
