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“My dream is to open salons across Tajikistan and employ other girls like me”: Yalda’s story, a young Afghan refugee in Tajikistan
Five years after leaving Afghanistan and starting a new life in Vahdat, Yalda is running her own beauty and bridal salon
Build coalitions, not cathedrals
Pascal Lamy on more equitable global governance and international cooperation
The month in pictures: February
Beekeeping in India, young musicians in Syria, and snow-clad mountains in Afghanistan: see what we’ve been up to this month
Celebrating 40 years of the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme
Learn about the programme's impact on children, families and entire communities in East Africa
“We, the creative and passionate generation can change our country”: Meet Kyrgyz youth activist Maksat
Community weaver Maksat is driving impactful community-building projects in the Kyrgyz Republic
This forestry project in Afghanistan is pushing women to the forefront of climate action
As Afghanistan faces adverse climate effects, a women-led initiative to plant micro-forests is boosting biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and building climate resilience
The month in pictures: January
E-rickshaw drivers in India, pigeon rearing in Syria, and pickling mussels in Mozambique: see what we’ve been up to this month
Community voices: Climate change in Afghanistan
Hear perspectives of people in the rural areas of Afghanistan's Baghlan province, on how they are experiencing climate change and what they think potential solutions could be.
“In my community, I’ve crafted a life that’s nothing short of extraordinary”: Maria Helena’s voice for change
Community weaver Maria Helena’s unstoppable spirit is breaking down gender barriers in her community in Mozambique
How regenerative farming is helping Kenyan farmers combat climate change
As Kenyan farmers struggle to cope with climate-related effects which have devastating consequences on their ability to farm, some are turning to regenerative farming. These practices are boosting farmers’ yields and income, helping them become more climate resilient