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Cameroon is a country full of creative, resilient, hopeful people, many of whom face challenges of poverty and lack of resources and education. Patrick Manfo Paguem’s mother, Denise Tchangui, worked hard to enrich her community and improve their lifestyles. “She spent her life working on initiatives that addressed basic human…
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Since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, which ignited large-scale devastation in a region that has been simmering with conflict for decades, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has become critical. Over a year later, about 1.9 million people (approximately 90% of Gaza) are internally displaced, with an estimated 345,000 facing…
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“When one woman’s life is transformed, she has the power to uplift her community.” This statement encompasses what The Magnolia Project believes and how they work hard to make these important life changes happen. Their mission is “to empower women facing adversity by providing comprehensive support, including guidance, resources, and…
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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.19 million people worldwide die each year as a result of road traffic crashes. For children and adults aged 5-29 years, it is the leading cause of death globally.¹ In response, the nonprofit organization Right Turn to…
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FlowerMouth Press Literary Arts Magazine Uplifts and Empowers Diverse Voices Through Writing and Art
FlowerMouth Press was initially conceived in 2019 as a “2 a.m. ‘what if?’ thought,” according to Founder and Editor-in-Chief Kenna DeValor. The Bloomsburg University student and Lehigh Valley Charter High School of the Arts alumni imagined a literary arts magazine that would highlight the work of queer/LGBT+ writers. Although the…
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When Trudi Froehlich decided to flee her abusive marriage with her children, one of her greatest concerns was what would happen to their pets. “I could not imagine how my children would cope [with] such a change without their best friends who had comforted them so many times,” she said.…
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Lingua Light, founded by Yueying He and Shuhan Liu, provides high-quality and culturally-responsive English language education to underserved youths in Bali, Indonesia—with the broader goal of improving the lives of locals by reducing the educational and income gap in that region and breaking the cycle of poverty. “Over the…
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In the heart of Northampton, Pennsylvania, a dedicated group works to address food insecurity among local families. Established over 25 years ago by a coalition of churches, the Northampton Area Food Bank remains steadfast in its mission to provide wholesome food to those who struggle to obtain it themselves. Currently,…
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In a post-pandemic American society, reliable internet connectivity is no longer just a luxury—it has become a necessity. With everything from work, to education, to doctor appointments now taking place online, widespread access to the web is essential. However, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents still lack reliable and affordable…
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ABRO (Always Be Real Original), based in Southwest Philadelphia, offers creative outlets and community service initiatives to at-risk youth. Their mission is “to engage at-risk youth through the arts for positive youth development and expose them to skills training for the 21st-century creative economy.” Founder Anthony Brown discovered how many…
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