A Breeze of Hope in Ciudad Juarez

By Carlos Munoz Burgos

November 28, 2012   |   0 comments

Citizen security has become a hot topic in the Americas after a steady increase in criminality and violence over the past decade. Of the world’s 50 most violent cities, 45 are in the Americas and 40 are specifically in Latin America. Currently, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia include the highest number of violent cities per country on the continent with 14, 12, and 5, respectively....
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EL SALVADOR: At-Risk Youth Lead Positive Change

November 28, 2012

EL SALVADOR: At-Risk Youth Lead Positive Change Seven years in jail. Seven years of stolen potential. Seven years to become a hardened criminal. Seven years that Juan José can now contribute positively to society. In Santa Ana, El Salvador, 17-year... Read More
 

EXCITING ADVANCES: First Mobile Phones, Now Mobile Lives

November 28, 2012

EXCITING ADVANCES: First Mobile Phones, Now Mobile Lives Mobile phones have forever changed our way of life. Gone are the days of phones for just talking. Applying mobile technology as a development tool is now making new and significant contributions.... Read More
 

USAID Launches New Youth in Development Policy!

By Magdalena Fulton

November 9, 2012   |   0 comments

Building on USAID's decades of experience working with young people, this policy provides guidance on pursuing smarter, more innovative, and more cost effective approaches to empowering youth to contribute to and benefit from their countries’ development efforts....
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