Thinking global, living local: Voices in a globalized world

  • “Cash Back:” Remittances from the African Diaspora

    Written by

    The African diaspora is comprised of over 30 million emigrants from Africa‘s 54 nations. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) estimates that each year the African diaspora contributes about 40 billion USD in the form of remittances to their families and communities. Between 1960 and 2003, the continent of […]

  • Students in Ghana holding up their e-readers

    “WORLDREADER” BRINGS E-READERS TO GHANAIAN CLASSROOMS

    Written by

    Lack of easy access to educational materials in many of Ghana’s rural communities is a huge challenge to smooth teaching and learning. Coupled with the unavailability of electricity in many places, school work can be as unmotivating for students as it is challenging for teachers. This is a problem that […]