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1. Peace
Jessel's hometown in Honduras has been called "the murder capital of the world." At 16, he nearly died when he was shot by a gang member. That's when he turned his life around -- now, Jessel runs a group that promotes peace through some unorthodox ways -- most of them on 4 wheels! Learn more about Jessel and his 'Skate Brothers.' |
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2. Hope
Until recently, three in every 100 babies in Nepal died before they were 28 days old, often from preventable infections. Why? Because, a newborn's umbilical cord was traditionally cut with dirty tools and then rubbed with turmeric or cow dung. But a simple, low-cost antiseptic gel is changing this. Read more about how Jharana is changing minds and saving lives. |
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3. Love
Osama is a proud West Bank strawberry farmer. His love for his family motivates everything he does, including his strawberry business. Maybe that's why his fruits are some of the best around. Or maybe it's the USAID program that has brought him modern tools. Either way, it's a great story. Read more about Osama and his delectable fruit. |
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4. Friendship
Secretary of State John Kerry recently said: "The tragedy of conflict falls most heavily on the smallest shoulders." Raghad is a 14-year-old girl from near Homs, Syria, who has found safety - and friendship - in one of the thousands of Jordanian classrooms that serve as a refuge for Syrian students, helping them recover and begin again. |
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5. Courage
Standing up to a culture that doesn't accept you takes courage. But that's what Tania, a transgender activist in Colombia is doing. Along the Caribbean coast, trans people often face discrimination and violence. It takes guts, but Tania will stop at nothing to defend and protect the rights of all people. Read Tania's story here. . |
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6. Empowerment
Much of Neimat's time -- and money -- goes to caring for her diabetic mother. But a small cash transfer on an electronic voucher card is helping Neimat cover her family's basic food needs. The voucher works just like a credit card, allowing her to hold her head high and shop with dignity. Now that's empowerment. Read more about Neimat. |
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7. Strength
Malnutrition is a stealthy killer, sapping the bodies and minds of millions of children around the world each year. Strong women like Hapsatou are fighting malnutrition in rural Senegal. She does everything she can to ensure her community's children grow up healthy and strong. The results have been transformational -- strength, delivered. Read more about Hapsatou. |
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8. Power
Across rural Tanzania, just one in 10 people have access to electricity. Mothers deliver babies in the dark; torches and lamps flirt with disaster in huts made of trees and mud. But that's changing. The Power Africa project is powering villages across Africa. Read more about how Teresia is 'Turning on the Light.' |
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9. Determination
A victim of childhood polio, Zubeida is one of millions of women with disabilities across India. These women often experience mental and physical abuse. But today, Zubeida is advocating for her rights. But don't take our word for it, take hers: "I am a woman. I am disabled. I can do anything. That is my right." Read more about Zubeida. |
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10. Heroism
At USAID, we know heroes. But maybe nowhere was this more evident than during the recent Ebola response. The Ebola crisis impacted families and communities in three West African nations. But from this heartbreak, we've seen stories of unparalleled courage, and of course, heroics. Read more about these heroes. |
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