Living the History of the People’s House
Two Washington nonprofit groups have joined forces to give schoolchildren a vivid view of historical events at the White House.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
Girls Move Mountains builds self-esteem among adolescents by getting them to pursue challenging outdoor activities.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Capturing Images of Struggle and Charity
International Medical Corps always knew that the photographs taken to capture the organization’s humanitarian work were important. For more than 20 years, the Santa Monica, Calif., organization stored a jumble of prints, negatives, slides, and even some Polaroids in a series of file cabinets, which…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
A Guardian Angel for Afghanistan’s Pets
A Washington Post reporter’s charity brings new life to neglected animals.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Volunteers work with Earthwatch Institute scientists to create a sustainable future.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Inner-city youths learn equestrian skills from an Olympic jockey.
By Paula Wasley
Contributor
Charitable donations help sustain traditional textile weaving in Indonesia.
By Noelle Barton
Contributor
A Boston charity enourages teachers and students to use the outdoors as their classrooms.
By MARTY MICHAELS
Contributor
Elderly Jews living in the former Soviet Union rebuild their lives through humanitarian assistance.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Teens build confidence and social awareness while learning to dance.
By MARTY MICHAELS
Contributor
A playwright confronts prejudices by bringing diversity to the stage.
By BRENNEN JENSEN
Contributor
Bike culture helps transform the lives of tsunami victims in Sri Lanka.
By MARTY MICHAELS
Contributor
A former Ringling Brothers performer teaches circus arts to students from across the world.
By Cassie J. Moore
Contributor
Local news plays a critical role in improving the lives of the poor in developing countries.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is amonst a rapidly growing number of museums that allow children to freely interact with exhibits.
By Cassie J. Moore
Contributor
Apes create original artwork that helps conserve their natural habitats.
By Cassie J. Moore
Contributor