Landing the first job—a critical milestone for at-risk youth

By Katy Vickland

December 1, 2015   |   0 comments

Landing a first, formal job is tremendously powerful for at-risk youth in the transition to successful adulthood. But in many economies, formal jobs and training are scarce. Workforce development expert Katy Vickland discusses innovations to help bridge these gaps....
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What human-centered design can do for international development

By Gina Assaf (Creative Associates International) and Tania Lee (Caktus Group)

November 20, 2015   |   0 comments

What good is a text-heavy mobile banking tool to a low-literacy community? ICT4D experts Gina Assaf and Tania Lee explain why human-centered design is critical to ensure that services and products meet the needs of the communities we seek to empower....
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A Salvadoran’s search to bring peace and reconciliation home

By Rodrigo Moran

September 29, 2015   |   0 comments

Headline after headlines describes rampant gang violence in El Salvador. But the justice the country deserves is not vengeful, but restorative, writes Salvadoran student Rodrigo Moran—on a mission to bring the best practices in gang violence reduction back home....
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Real time data can help reduce violence in Central America

By Luther Jeke

May 27, 2015   |   0 comments

Violent crime in Central America has reached shocking levels. Fortunately, techies and technical experts have the power to bring data-driven interventions to bear on some of Central America’s toughest crime and violence challenges....
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LA’s lessons for gang violence reduction

By Guillermo Cespedes

May 18, 2015   |   0 comments

LA has transformed itself from a prime example of the problem of gang violence in the 1990s to a leading source of potential solutions to gang violence today. What can LA teach us about confronting gang violence and extremism around the world?...
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Inclusive education keeps all students in mind

By Nicholas Hoekstra

April 23, 2015   |   0 comments

Inclusive education has uncomfortable implications for some who don't understand how teachers could possibly accommodate every student. But an individualized approach for all learners benefits more than just students with disabilities....
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