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Creative names new Vice President of Business Development

Velora Loughmiller has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development at Creative Associates International, a global development company recognized for implementing innovative and locally driven programs in nearly 30 countries, it was announced today. Learn More...

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Q&A with the COP: How Tejiendo Paz is promoting lasting peace in Guatemala

Conflict, political crises, democratic backsliding and violent extremism are among the many complex challenges that are barriers to peace. Learn More...

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Democracy Day 2023: Local solutions to the rising tide of authoritarianism

Burkina Faso is a challenging country for civil society and citizens who are promoters of democracy, its ideals and the institutions that support its growth. Learn More...

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Q&A: How a program in Honduras supports core ideals of Democracy Day

Democracy Day is a time to reflect on both the benefits and the challenges to the institutions that ensure such freedoms. Learn More...

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A veteran teacher in Somalia learns new ways to support young readers

Ali Mohamed has been an educator in Mogadishu since 1975. He has seen decades of conflict, schools destroyed, and educators and students displaced. Learn More...

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Four lessons from 20 years of literacy work

My literacy journey began 20 years ago as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Niger. It was there that I saw the dynamics of literacy up close and how a few key elements can make all the difference for young learners. Learn More...