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Guest Writer Jamie Van Horne recently traveled to Rwanda on behalf of SeeYourImpact.org, a technology platform that aims to supply unique revenue streams to small organizations around the world. As the Manager of Global Projects and Community Engagement, her mission was to develop relationships and understand the needs of the Rwandan people. Read More »

As international troops pull out of Afghanistan, important issues and questions surface concerning the future of Afghan women and their plight towards equality. Will the departure of international troops bring increased difficulty for women? Are Afghan women and men ready to take charge of their country by 2014? What can be done between now and 2014 to secure the future for Afghan women? Read More »

Does investing in force ever help to diminish violence and corruption in a broken country?  When taking a look at Afghanistan, it is rather unrealistic to assume that more security is the correct solution for fixing the nation’s ills.  Afghanistan suffers one of the lowest GDPs in the world, is known for its massive corruption, and endures unending violence year after year.  Despite these facts, many influential bodies, including the U.S. and EU, continue to inject more and more money into Afghanistan’s National Police Force.  Is this really the best method for advancing Afghan society? Read More »