Stories

Since childhood, Glendy Paola Agustín Jiguan has been a defender of gender equality, human rights, and Mother Earth. Glendy’s activism stems from being a woman from a historic... Since childhood, Glendy Paola Agustín Jiguan has been a defender of gender equality, human rights, a...

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Gleysi Judith Calderón Espinoza Age: 32 years old Occupation: Housewife Community: Paso Benito, Quezalguaque Water Committee President “We are the first to get up and the las... Gleysi Judith Calderón Espinoza Age: 32 years old Occupation: Housewife Community: Paso Benito, Quez...

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Karen Alexandra Laguna Torres Age: 26 years old Community: El Cristalito, El Jicaral Water Committee Secretary “I studied a professional career. I have a degree in Business Ad... Karen Alexandra Laguna Torres Age: 26 years old Community: El Cristalito, El Jicaral Water Committee...

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Francisco Javier Hernandez Age: 53 years old Occupation: Farmer Community: Los Urroces, Leon Water Committee President “Anything can be learned when there is a will to do so. ... Francisco Javier Hernandez Age: 53 years old Occupation: Farmer Community: Los Urroces, Leon Water C...

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Read the full story in the National Post. One year ago, teachers in the BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve in Nicaragua were holding Chromebooks in their hands for the first time and l... Read the full story in the National Post. One year ago, teachers in the BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve in...

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Migration from Central America to the United States is a complex issue. With root causes steeped in history, corruption of public authorities, trade agreements that favour mul... Migration from Central America to the United States is a complex issue. With root causes steeped in ...

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Water’s value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics and the integrity of our natural environment can simply not be measured. Which makes safegu... Water’s value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics and the integrit...

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Recently, I was fascinated to learn that Youtube’ing — an activity that many of us (admit it or not!) spend plenty of time doing — is also one of the activities that see... Recently, I was fascinated to learn that Youtube’ing — an activity that many of us (admit it o...

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The role of women is critical in shaping an equal future. #InternationalWomensDay Women bring irreplaceable contributions to decisions, policies, and laws when their experienc... The role of women is critical in shaping an equal future. #InternationalWomensDay Women bring irrepl...

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It is 2013, and I am visiting the BOSAWAS, Nicaragua, for the first time. I scribble down phonetic abominations of Miskito words in my pocket notebook. I offer up my mispronou... It is 2013, and I am visiting the BOSAWAS, Nicaragua, for the first time. I scribble down phonetic a...

In The Field