AIDS is No Longer the Leading Cause of Death in Africa
Africa has witnessed a 24% decrease in AIDS/HIV related deaths since 2010 – and world health officials expect that number to continue falling.
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How Chickens and Goats Caused Likelihood of Child Marriage to Plummet by 90%
Over the course of two years, these African communities experienced a massive decline in child marriage – and it is partially thanks to chickens.
This Group is Encouraging Muslims and Christians to Find Peace
In recent years, these Christian and Muslim communities have endured sparking tensions – but one group is helping them to understand each other instead.
When Politician Disses African Education Fundraiser, the Backlash Raises $250K Instead
The "Do It In A Dress" online campaign page has crashed several times from the sheer mass of visitors wanting to show a politician what really matters.
Veterans Find Peace Protecting African Wildlife from Poachers
VETPAW gives veterans meaningful work in Africa, while simultaneously putting their skills to good use and lifting them out of their struggles with civilian life.
50-Year-old Drug Saves Thousands of Moms After Childbirth
This drug was invented 50 years ago in hopes that it would save thousands of mothers – now, it has the chance to do just that.
World's First Malaria Vaccine to Help Prevent Deaths in 3 African Countries
Starting in 2018, this vaccine could save thousands of lives throughout Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi.
Gorillas Spring into Action to Dismantle Poacher's Traps
After an illegal snare fatally injured a baby ape, a pair of young gorillas spotted and destroyed at least two other traps set by poachers.
99-year-old Woman Sews a Dress for an African Child Every Single Day
98-year-old Lillian Weber sews dresses by hand for small children in Africa from her farm house in Iowa every single day.
When She Saw People Sleeping on the Dirt, She Delivered a Healthier Alternative
Thousands of people contract dangerous diseases from sleeping on dirt floors every night – which is why this Stanford student wanted to find a solution.
Cameroon Girl Shatters Engineering Gender Gap, Now Employs Thousands of Women to Erect Healthier Buildings
Despite construction being a career for "men-only", one woman fought her way to the top so she could pave the way for others and make her country healthier in the process.
The Feminine Reason for African Girls Dropping Out, and An Engineer's Simple Solution
When she found girls dropping out of school in Uganda, an engineer designed a sweet solution for a lack of feminine hygiene.
Rats Are Saving Elephants From Hidden Landmines on Their Migration Routes
These clever little critters are going to help save endangered species by sniffing out bombs across the densest minefield in Africa.
Bulletproof, Fireproof, Eco-friendly Homes Are Made of Plastic Bottles
Building houses from sand-filled plastic bottles and cement creates sturdy, safe, and affordable housing for millions of people.
African Children Hear a Fiddle for the First Time and Their Reaction is Priceless
These children could not contain their excitement over hearing the sound of a fiddle for the very first time in their lives.
A World First: It Took 4 Years to Film Sand Cat Cubs in the Wild, and They're So Precious
These sand cat kittens in their natural habitat have just been captured on film for the first time in history – and they are astonishingly cute.
Africans Are So Happy Border Fight is Over They're Calling Random Phone Numbers On the Other Side
After enduring a grueling border conflict, people from these two countries are celebrating its end by calling strangers and expressing their happiness.
Inspiring 9/11 Story: A Massai Warrior's Unexpected Gift to America
In the days following 9/11, many Americans probably were unaware that others around the world made extraordinary gestures toward the United States. One of the most touching reactions of all was the story of how a destitute Kenyan boy turned Stanford student rallied his Masai tribe to offer its most precious gift to America in its time of need.
Forgiving the Unforgivable: Mom Worked With Daughter's Killers to Bring Hope to a Desperate Community
Amy Biehl's parents not only forgave her killers, they worked side by side with them to transform lives in South Africa, and they became like family.
Tribute: Wangari Maathai, First African Woman to Win Nobel Peace Prize (1940-2011)
Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan environmentalist who went on to become the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize, died of cancer at the age of 71. Tributes from leaders around the world in the press praise her as one of the most widely respected women on the continent.
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