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  • No Toilet! No Bride! Did I hear right?

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    No Toilet! No Bride! Did I hear right? Yes! A toilet might be just a basic facility taken for granted in the western world but it’s quite a forthright statement and courageous demand in the context of rural and semi urban India. And it’s a demand now being put forward […]

  • Water Shortages in Kosovo

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    “In Central Kosovo, water sources dry up early in the summer. Consumption of impure water leads to many diseases in the rural areas. UNICEF is educating local children on basic hygiene and the importance of clean water.” watch this movie The material available via this link was produced by the […]

  • Transforming Kibera: David’s Story

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    The inspiring story of one young man: 19-year-old David Were lives in Africa’s largest slum where polluted water, disease and safety are daily concerns. He tells his story in his own words. watch the video The material available via this link was produced by the United Nations.