Maasai Women & Donkeys Bring Solar Power to Those Who Need it Most
Maasai women are bringing a solar revolution to remote corners Kenya, bringing economic freedom to themselves and others via donkey.
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Fighter Gives Up Stardom to Bring Dignity to the Pygmy People
Professional cage fighter gives up the spotlight and becomes unlikely humanitarian hero to oppressed group in Africa.
47 Kenyan Villages to Get a "Solar Powered Classroom in a Box"
Just add sunshine, and you've got an instant classroom, complete with computers, for forty-seven counties in Kenya.
Ebola Vaccine Trial Proves 100% Successful in Guinea
A vaccine against Ebola has been shown to be 100% successful in trials conducted during the outbreak in Guinea and is likely to bring the west African epidemic to an end, the Guardian reported.
11 Species of Chameleon Could Save Rainforest-Bonus: Watch One Pop Bubbles
The discovery of 11 new species of chameleons will let environmentalists harness their charisma to save Madagascar's rainforest.
Malawi Chief Annuls Child Marriages, Sends Kids to School
A Malawi regional chief has annulled the marriages of 330 youth in her district and sent them back to school. "They must go to school."
World's First Malaria Vaccine Approved - and it Will Be Not-for-Profit
The world's first malaria vaccine has been approved by EU officials. The nonprofit drug may help more than 400,000 young children who die yearly from the disease.
Local Masons Rebuild Ancient Tombs Destroyed By Militants
With international help, local masons have rebuilt eight ancient mausoleums destroyed in Timbuktu after extremists destroyed them three years ago.
Experimental Malaria Vaccine Slashes Infection Risk By Half
After decades of disappointment, researchers think they're finally on track to unleash the first practical vaccine against malaria, one of mankind's ancient scourges. In the world's first large field trial of an experimental malaria vaccine, 55 percent of the children had less risk of getting the disease over a year than those who didn't get the vaccine.
New Malaria Vaccine Proved 100% Effective in Protecting Against the Disease
A new malaria vaccine has become the first in tests to be 100% effective in providing protection against the deadly disease. The promising results provide hope for a future cure.
This $1 Plastic Chip Can Diagnose HIV In 15 Minutes
In Africa, waiting for blood work can take weeks, and many people don't bother getting their results. A new device can make an immediate diagnosis for HIV and syphilis in remote villages leading to drastically improved treatment.
Canada to Help Libya Destroy Mustard Gas Stockpiles
Libya will start destroying its ageing stockpiles of mustard gas within months after Canada's donation of 4.5 million euros to the global chemical weapons watchdog, the group said Tuesday.
Bangladesh Slashes Hunger Rates in Half, Becomes Model for Rest of World
A United Nations report says there are nearly 100 million fewer hungry people worldwide since 2012, and Bangladesh is one country leading by example.
Wealthy Couple Buys Search-and-Rescue Ship to Save Migrants at Sea
An American-Italian couple has bought a 130-foot search-and-rescue ship and has saved thousands of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
It's Official: Liberia Is Ebola-Free
The World Health Organization officially declared an end to the Ebola outbreak in Liberia.
Humanitarian Drones to Deliver Medical Supplies to Roadless Areas
Andreas Raptopoulos wants to use aerial drones to save lives, by helping the one billion people who do not have year-round access to roads.
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