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Syrian refugees, Mohammed & Hazar, are thankful for their school
Your support is impacting the lives of Syrian refugees by providing access to quality education and creating a renewed sense of normalcy in their lives.
How educating children on their rights can prevent human trafficking
1.2 million children will be trafficked this year, often through force or manipulation. Rights education has the power to stop this.
New venue, big dreams: save the date for ODW’s 8th Annual Gala
The Gala will be an opportunity to support our work at its very core, wine and dine in style, and connect with others like you who are passionate about global justice work.
Meet the newest face at One Day’s Wages
Thanks to YOU, our global work is growing, which means we needed to find some new talent to keep this grassroots movement pushing forward. Welcome Kenzie!
Why this project in Sierra Leone shows the importance of community participation
Contrary to popular belief, alleviating poverty requires more than just teaching people skills or handing out materials. A key factor often overlooked in the international development field is community participation.
The crisis in South Sudan is complex, but there is still room for hope
The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is a reminder of the complexities and messiness of development, but don’t let that discourage you from engaging.
How seeing global injustices changed Jeremy Lin’s perspective
Eugene Cho and Jeremy Lin travel to Thailand to learn about the intersections of girls’ empowerment, poverty, human trafficking, and education.
“These are just normal people”: reflections from volunteering in refugee camps
The coast of Greece is one of the main entry points for refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Currently 62,000 refugees are stuck in Greece awaiting relocation or asylum. ODW board member Davis Goslin took a trip to the Greek coast to volunteer in refugee camps. In this eye opening account, Davis shares about his experience.
5 Ways Climate Change Affects People Living in Poverty
Climate change is currently at the forefront of many political and environmental debates in the West, but for many poorer regions, the effects of climate change are a daily reality.
How reading to their parents is helping these girls stay in school
At the Cooperative Middle School of San Pedro Petz, Guatemala, a group of eighth grade girls and their mothers participate in their first workshop of the year. The workshop teaches students and their parents about the Family Reading Time program, where the girls will bring books home and read to their families.
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