Making sense of migration’s forces
The mass migration of Syrians fleeing their war-torn country has forced the international community to act urgently in response to the crisis. A panel of five Vancouver scholars and writers will …
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January 11 2016 Economy Exploration program to launch Indian start-up
Lightmetric Team visiting Vancouver’s VentureLabs | Photo courtesy of Krishna A.G.Lightmetrics, an Indian-based tech …
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January 11 2016 International A Delhi state of mind
Beneath the surface of New Delhi traffic lies acceptance. One might easily miss it amid the cacophonous honks, the strain of overworked engines and the veil of smog, but it is persistent. You find it…
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November 2 2015 International Helping Bolivians, helping ourselves
Gretchen Ferguson with members of an indigenous craft cooperative in Churicana, Bolivia. | Photo courtesy of Gretchen …
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October 5 2015 International PhD student builds school and offers hope for a future
Joash Gambarage takes a break with school children in Mugeta | Photo courtesy of Joash JohanessJoash Gambarage, a Tanzanian…
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September 21 2015 Community Dreams, resilience, support: a mix for success
For refugees dealing with a new land and memories of past ordeals, learning English is notoriously difficult. Thankfully, there are those who want to help and none are more strong willed than the …
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June 8 2015 International Initiative helps low-income Cambodian women farmers become entrepreneurs
Maricel Saenz, Lawrence Leung, Mr Khon Son and Ms. Nuong Norm with Cambodian farmers. | Courtesy of Jeff KroekerFish on …
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May 11 2015 International Regaining lost youth: A place to heal in Sierra Leone
Fazineh Keita and Ava Vanderstarren, founders of Innocence Lost Foundation, are raising money to build a community centre in Kabala, Sierra Leone in order to provide a safe haven and educational …
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April 13 2015 Community B.C. students export their knowledge
Photo courtesy of Global Crisis SimulationHave you ever thought that world crises could be more easily solved if business, …
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March 23 2015 International A lecture on conservationism
Dolphins are used as shark bait.| Photo by Stefan Austermuhle, Mundo Azul.Dolphins are precious and intelligent creatures. …