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A Dependency Culture


The Philippines is now gradually becoming a developed nation due to its amplified GDP growth performance this year, according to EconomyWatch.com.... Read more

Kibera - a Rubbish free Zone


When one mentions the name Kibera, what comes to mind is a slum outside Nairobi town, full of rubbish and smelly drains. But Kibera is also a place... Read more

Battling With the Multi-Currency Regime


The Zimbabwean government introduced the multi-currency system on 30th January 2009 in order to combat the hyperinflationary trends in the market. It... Read more

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In Somalia a whole generation grew up without education

The War Generation

A war spanning almost two decades has forced Somalis to live in a country of violence, low education and unemployment. More than half of Somalia’s population was born after the 1991 ousting of Mohamed SiadBarre’s military rule that sparked the country’s slide into anarchy. Those born and raised in the period of the civil war are now described as a lost generation.

Increasing unemployment rates drive Colombians to create their own jobs

Selling fruits for your children’s education

31% of Columbians are currently subemployed, with the rate of unemployment at 11.6%, according to the National Administration Department of Statistics. This means that there are 19,748,000 people struggling to make money by using their own resources or inventing new low quality jobs.

Portrait of a turkish shop owner in Münster

Every Day the Same

Selling alcohol, cigarettes, candy and newspaper is Adem's everyday job. The Turkish man is a husband and a father of two girls. He owns a small 'kiosk', a shop in Münster, Germany, and runs it by himself. This is the portrait of a strong man accepting his 'kismet' (destiny).

- AFRICA -

Mobility in Namibia

Sitting, Waiting, Hiking

Namibia is one of the countries without a public transport system. While most popular travel routes across the country are operated by private taxi companies, people's transport in less populated rural areas is dependent on hitch-hiking opportunities. The school village of Baumgartsbrunn, 40km to the west of Namibias capital, Windhoek, is such a place.
> Never Again - Thu, 01/19/2012 - 17:40
> Havana Dreams - Mon, 12/12/2011 - 21:14
> A Lost Youth - Tue, 11/01/2011 - 17:38

- AMERICAS -

The challenging preservation of Mexico's ancient cultures

Concheros, a lost tradition?

Groups of Mexican dancers around the center of Mexico are trying to perpetuate the Aztec's dances as a part of the Mexican folklore, remembering some almost forgotten traditions and teaching to the young generation how to dance the 'truly Mexican' dances. 
> The ‘weaker’ sex stands strong in its diversity - Mon, 10/03/2011 - 22:12
> Military Service: Fear or Pride? - Thu, 09/01/2011 - 17:21
> Into a Life Changing Experience - Tue, 08/16/2011 - 17:34

- ASIA -

Malaysian Prime Minister addresses aims to unite diversity

A Cold War of Cultures?

28 million people, of which 60% are Malay, 25% Chinese, and 15% Indian – this is Malaysia in numbers. The campaign "1 Malaysia" initiated by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak aims to address unity in a culturally diverse country. Yet not all Malaysians understand the necessity of the campaign.
> A Silent Social Worker - Thu, 09/22/2011 - 21:56
> The Spratly Island Conflict - Wed, 09/14/2011 - 15:52
> A Friend Called Laughter - Fri, 08/05/2011 - 19:33

- EUROPE -

Dutch government takes action against the Cannabis business with tourists

The End of "Drug Tourism"

Every day, a stream of people from Germany and other European countries come to the Netherlands to see not only the touristy side of the country, but to also sit in the coffee shops and enjoy cannabis. In the near future, this will not be possible anymore – the Dutch government has a declared a war on “drug tourism”.
> Dancing for a Better Life - Thu, 01/05/2012 - 16:24
> At Risk of Being Fired - Tue, 11/01/2011 - 16:25
> More People, Fewer Cars - Thu, 09/15/2011 - 15:16

- MIDDLE EAST -

Children and the Tradition of Majena in Iraq

The Sweet Taste of Ramadan

When sun sets during the month of Ramadan families gather to break the fasting and celebrate the most important time of the year according to the muslim calendar. For children in Iraq the century old tradition of Majena turns the nights of Ramadan into a special sweet experience. Mohammad Ali Al-Salim gives an impression on the children's perspective on Ramadan in the city of Babylon, Iraq.
> Saving Smiles - Tue, 08/16/2011 - 19:29
> Helpful or Hurtful? - Fri, 08/12/2011 - 13:50
> Connecting Cultures - Fri, 08/05/2011 - 16:29
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