". . the Memory Project is addressing an area that has long been overlooked by other organizations, a component of development that many of us with parents take for granted: a sense of personal history," writes Jacob Bielanski in this profile of the Memory Project.

With captivating photographs and a lovingly-told story, Lola Akinmade reveals how the NGO C.H.I.E.F is improving the life and health of local Nigerians.

This dam clash is epochal because it is one of the few turning points in history where a small, illiterate band of half-naked mud-hut dwellers have halted – temporarily or for good – a democracy’s proposed use of water," writes James Workman in this comprehensive look at the Himba, proudly defiant and independent natives at Namibia's edge.

"This dam clash is epochal because it is one of the few turning points in history where a small, illiterate band of half-naked mud-hut dwellers have halted – temporarily or for good – a democracy’s proposed use of water," writes James Workman in this comprehensive look at the Himba, proudly defiant and independent natives at Namibia's edge.

Working with a local Brazilian NGO, a California muralist helps the youth in Natal, Brazil express their stories and beautify their community.

A group of children from the Communidad Inti Wara Yassi hike through the Bolivian jungle where they find devastated ecosystems and wild animals caged for sale on the black market. They begin a public education campaign that evolves into an internationally-sponsored animal shelter and rainforest preserve.

From the streets of Heiligendamm amid clashes between police and protesters, independent journalist David Zlutnick delivers a comprehensive, on the ground report of this year's meeting of the G8.

Tim Patterson reveals a little-known but growing community of farmers, builders, and visionaries at the edge of a National Park in Thailand's rural North.

Featuring stunning photography by local Russian environmental activist Igor Shpilenok, this story traces the history of Russia's great wilderness preserves or zapovedniks, from their creation in the late 1800s to present-day issues and challenges.

"The only signs of modernity are mini-buses shuttling shalwar-clad passengers between towns, rusting Soviet tanks, the odd generator and cellular phone," writes Zachary Johnston in this concise history of modern Afghanistan.