Conversations in Development: Improving Health in Kenya’s Urban Slums
Poverty, poor health and overcrowding are some of the many challenges facing communities in Kenya's urban slums, or informal settlements.
Looking at Hunger ‘With New Eyes’
Our county must tackle food insecurity very differently, involving a business sector that steps up complement the pioneering work of our elected leadership and the demonstrated passion and excellence of our nonprofit sector.
Conversations in Development: Livestock—the Unsung Heroes of International Development
Cattle, goats, chickens and other farm animals are the unsung heroes of international development. More than 600 million rural poor depend on their animals to survive, and livestock contribute up to 80 percent of agricultural GDP in developing countries.
Conversations in Development: Ethiopia Minister of Health on Country’s Historic Health Advances
Dr. Kesete Admasu, Minister of Health of Ethiopia, recently sat down with BurnessGlobal's Ellen Wilson outside of Addis Ababa to discuss the country's historic advances and his personal motivation for improving the lives of his fellow citizens.
Tell the Story of Science
So often what is missing from stories about new scientific findings is the scientist’s story. The best science writers will say we should put science in context in order for it to make sense to the public.
“Viral” Op-Eds
Duke University has more than great basketball. It has the nation’s best op-ed writer I’ve ever known. David Jarmul, associate vice president for news and communications at Duke University, is the developer of what I’d call “viral op-eds,”—op-eds that are … Continue reading “Viral” Op-Eds
Conversations in Development: Indigenous Women in Latin America
Across Latin America, indigenous communities are on frontlines of an ongoing battle, fighting to protect their culture and livelihoods from companies and governments hungry for land and resources. As guardians of the forest and preservers of indigenous culture, indigenous women play a key role in keeping their communities safe and thriving.
Mandela and a New Generation of African Voices
These fellows are 11 young African men and women from 10 different countries across the continent. They are trailblazers in their fields—entrepreneurs, doctors, community leaders, academics, and educators passionate about a range of issues: medicine, HIV/AIDS, gender equality, public health, civil unrest, climate change, and poverty.
Conversations in Development: A World Free of Malaria
While deaths from malaria have dropped by more than 25% globally since 2000, new tools are needed to fight emerging drug and insecticide resistance and ensure goals of elimination and eradication can be met.
Simple Approaches to Reduce Children’s Pain
Fewer than five percent of children receive any kind of pain relief during routine immunizations, even though research shows that there are simple, no-cost solutions that work.
