One Food NGO That’s Changing the World
A food NGO is a non-government organization that addresses the fundamental human right to nutritious food and sustenance. Food NGOs provide solutions to the problems that cause hunger and starvation...
View ArticleWhat is International Relations?
International relations is a widely used term, but what exactly does it mean? According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, the international relations definition is “a branch of political...
View ArticleOne Human Rights NGO Changing the World
By: Cathryn Vandewater Were you wearing pink in October? Growing a mustache in November? Sharing that Kony YouTube video when it first came out? If so, you probably know the feeling of constantly...
View ArticleInternational Tax Rates (Infographic)
By: Cathy Vandewater Collecting your W-2s and lamenting your zip code? Here’s a little perspective: the U.S. does have it hard when it comes to individual taxes (our rate is a national average of...
View ArticleThe Major Bodies of the United Nations
By: Piyali Syam Everyone knows the United Nations is an organization made up of several countries — 193 to be exact. But did you know that the UN is structured such that it breaks down into separate...
View ArticleLiberation Holidays Around the World
Independence Day is one of the better-known holidays here in the United States. Known as the day in which we as a nation broke away from Great Britain, July 4 is a holiday in which the entire nation...
View ArticleInternational Marriage Customs
By: Piyali Syam It’s almost Valentine’s Day and love is in the air! Not many countries celebrate Valentine’s Day, but love—and marriage—are celebrated everywhere in the world. The myriad ways in which...
View ArticleInternational Mother Language Day
By Julie Sweet We live in a place full of so many beautiful and diverse cultures, and once in a while it is necessary to take a step back and appreciate our own personal heritage while also admiring...
View ArticlePeace Corps Week!
It is Peace Corps Volunteer week! In commemoration of 53 years of volunteer contributions abroad, the agency celebrates the achievements of past and present Peace Corps Volunteers! In order to show...
View ArticleOne Peace and Conflict NGO That is Changing the World
By: Katrina Bushko What are Peace and Conflict NGOs? Peace and conflict NGOs are important institutions for promoting and sustaining peace around the globe. These non-governmental organizations foster...
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