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The Taliban’s 5-Year Report Card

August 19, 2026

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan has relative stability and grave human rights violations.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Afghanistan Tags News & Social Action, Afghanistan, Human Rights

Deforestation in Borneo, Devastation for Orangutans

August 17, 2026

With growing demand for palm oil, Borneo’s forests and orangutans’ habitats are being decimated.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Environment and Sustainability, Malaysia Tags News & Social Action, Environment, malaysia, Get Involved

Australia’s Elders Fight to Save Vanishing Languages

August 17, 2026

Forty percent of the world’s languages are at risk, and many Indigenous languages in Australia’s Northern Territory face severe threats.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved, Australia Tags News & Social Action, Australia, Indigenous Peoples

Why Gen Z Is Protesting Around the World in 2026

August 17, 2026

In 2026, many global youth protests have gained traction on social media, but what exactly are Gen Z’s demands?

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In News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment Tags News & Social Action, Children and Youth

The Growing Gender Divide Among Asia's Gen Z

August 17, 2026

Across multiple Asian countries, young men and women are increasingly diverging in their views on gender roles, equality and relationships.

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In News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment, Asia Tags News & Social Action, Asia, Women and Girls

Protecting the Migrant Worker: Human Trafficking in Palau

August 15, 2026

A beautiful place to snorkel and scuba dive, Palau also faces human trafficking concerns. 

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Oceania, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Human Rights, Oceania, Get Involved

The Great Green Wall: Africa’s Sustainable Wonder

August 15, 2026

Designed to combat desertification, the Great Green Wall is transforming landscapes and livelihoods across Africa.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Africa, Environment and Sustainability Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Africa, Environment

The Battle Over AI on Tribal Lands

August 14, 2026

Tech companies targeting tribal nations to bypass regulations and speed up data center construction have been met with opposition from tribal leaders.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Human Rights, USA, North America Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Indigenous Peoples, USA, North America

There’s a Fuel Crisis in Cuba: Here’s What to Know

August 14, 2026

A severe fuel shortage is leaving millions of Cubans without reliable electricity, transportation and essential services.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Cuba, Caribbean, Global Health & Crisis Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Global Health, cuba, Caribean

7 Archaeological Sites in the Americas You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

August 11, 2026

From cities hidden in the jungle to the largest pyramids in the world, these are seven archaeological sites every traveler should add to their bucket list.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Norway

How a Textile Cooperative Is Empowering Guatemalan Women

August 4, 2026

Guatemala’s Casa Flor Ixcaco Weaving Cooperative supports women through traditional textiles, financial independence and access to education.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Education and Empowerment, Guatemala Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Women and Girls, guatemala

Australia’s Pink Lakes: They’re Real, but Not For Long

August 4, 2026

Australia’s pink lakes are a shocking natural anomaly, but their striking hue has been slowly draining.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Australia, Environment and Sustainability Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Environment

DNA-Based Reunification in El Salvador, Argentina, and Beyond

August 4, 2026

DNA-based family reunification plays a critical role in uniting families of disappeared individuals in post-war nations. 

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved

The Fight To Protect Svalbard’s Glaciers

August 3, 2026

The world’s fastest-warming inhabited archipelago presents picturesque scenes along with a serious warning for the future of our planet. 

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Environment and Sustainability, Norway Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Climate Change, norway

Human Pollution Is Damaging Coral Reefs Worldwide

August 3, 2026

Coral reefs support marine life, protect coastlines and sustain tourism, but pollution is putting their future at risk.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Environment, Get Involved, featured story

The Sinking Isle of Jean Charles, Louisiana

August 3, 2026

The story of the submerged Isle de Jean Charles and the residents impacted by rising sea levels, environmental disasters and government actions.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, USA, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Climate Change, Louisiana, USA, Get Involved

Toxic Gold: How E-Waste Is Poisoning Ghana

August 3, 2026

A nation celebrated for hospitality and growth is being choked by the world’s discarded electronics and the dangerous labor they demand.

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In Africa, Ghana, Get Involved, News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Environment, Ghana, Africa

How the 2026 Ebola Outbreak in Uganda Is Affecting the Nation’s Tourism

August 3, 2026

As the Ebola outbreak circulates throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda’s tourism industry has taken a critical hit.

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In Global Health & Crisis, Uganda, News and Social Action, Africa Tags News & Social Action, Uganda, Global Health

Bali Is Getting Sick of All the Digital Nomads

August 3, 2026

Two Dutch nationals were barred from re-entering Indonesia after holding a running event that excluded Indonesians.

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In News and Social Action, Indonesia, Asia, Bali, Global Politics Tags News & Social Action, Bali, Indonesia, Asia, International Affairs

A City Overwhelmed in 24 Hours: 60,000 Moroccans Swim to Spanish Coast

August 2, 2026

Nearly 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast, as a sudden border surge strained the city and left dozens dead.

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In News and Social Action, Global Politics, Spain, Morocco Tags News & Social Action, International Affairs, Morocco, Spain
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