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A year ago today, I met Alamgir. My attempt to help this boy lives
A year ago today, I met Alamgir. My attempt to help this boy lives with me as one of my greatest regrets. Alamgirs mother died and his father pulled...

One of the things I’ve learned in the 8 years I’ve been doing
One of the things I’ve learned in the 8 years I’ve been doing aid and development is that, even when you do everything right, you cant please ever...

One of the members of my family has OCD. I try and be as
One of the members of my family has OCD. I try and be as understanding as I can, but its not easy. In addition to their own obsessions and compulsions...

I feel bad about washing my hands, because now the pyramid of
I feel bad about washing my hands, because now the pyramid of one-time use hand towels will be ruined. This is also my first time in the Emirates busi...

When I grow up, I want to become a journalist. Thats why I come to
When I grow up, I want to become a journalist. Thats why I come to school. explains 11 year old Shagor. Shagor has-been a student for the past seven m...

It costs money to buy lunch - Andrijoy explains to me that for
It costs money to buy lunch - Andrijoy explains to me that for many by years hes survived on just eating once a day. Its not for religious reasons but...