Refugee farmers plant new roots in U.S. [video]
Refugee farmers are providing their new communities with food through the New Roots program, which allows them to turn vacant city lots into urban farmland.
Japan joins Power Africa, with a focus on geothermal technology
Japan has joined Power Africa, an initiative President Obama announced in 2013, and will work with African governments to develop geothermal power.
Refugees can boost surrounding communities
Refugees can boost, not burden, economic growth in the communities that host them, a new study by the United Nations concludes.
A quest to make packaging Earth-friendly
Industrial engineer Paul Tasner creates biodegradable packaging that would offer the same quality as its plastic counterparts.
U.S. engineers and poor communities build bridges
Engineers Without Borders USA works on what the engineers call "low-tech, high-impact projects" in 42 countries, from latrines to water supplies to bridges.
Start a business. Help the poor.
The Unreasonable Group believes for-profit companies with a social mission can address global challenges more effectively than nonprofits can.
Growing strong in Haiti, one community at a time
After tragedy struck Haiti, one survivor knew he should become a community leader. Now, his programs focus on peace building and urban agriculture.
Ukraine focuses on energy diversification
By diversifying its energy sources, Ukraine is establishing economic freedom from Russia and becoming more competitive in the global market.
Developing countries hunger for connectivity to boost their economies and welfare
The World Bank estimates that for every 10 percent increase in high-speed Internet connections, a country’s gross domestic product rises by 1.3 percent.