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A photo of a person typing on a keyboard.
February 20, 2014
A First Step toward Digital Literacy
An online course helps novice computer users get up to speed with a new project from EDC and Intel.
A picture of a doctor talking to a patient
February 13, 2014
Working Toward Zero
A new effort aims to change the way health care systems diagnose, treat, and care for clients at risk for suicide.
Students in a Zambian classroom.
January 31, 2014
Making Time to Learn
A new scholarship program offers vulnerable children in Zambia a pathway to education.
The PHARE program in Mali enables girls like these to go to school
December 23, 2013
Going the Distance
In Mali, the solution to problems such as distance and low population density turned out to be single-teacher schools.
Picture of teenagers using computers.
December 19, 2013
Stopping Bad Behavior, Online
There’s no easy fix to cyberbullying, but a new report shows that parents, schools, and social networks can all help to prevent it.
A mother talking with her daughter
December 13, 2013
Working Together to Improve Teen Health
Can culturally appropriate programs help drive down teen pregnancy rates? EDC is finding out.
Youth in Mali using Stepping Stone
December 11, 2013
A Stepping Stone to Success
In Mali, educators create multimedia lessons for playback on basic mobile phones.
December 5, 2013
Preventing Suicide, Together
What began as a suicide prevention effort in one tribal community has now expanded into a regional program promoting positive mental health.
November 26, 2013
In Conflict-Heavy Mindanao, a Fresh Start
In one of the Philippines’ most dangerous areas, a new opportunity for youth seeks to stem the tide of violence.
During CYS workshops, preschool teachers become learners themselves.
November 25, 2013
Building Scientific Minds
See a short slideshow of teachers making scientific discoveries with their preschool students—part of a program that helps teachers spark youngsters’ curiosity.