When Darcy Creech first saw the water source for a child she sponsors in a village in Tanzania, Africa, she could hardly believe her eyes. Not only was it miles
So what is a walking school bus? A new children s book set in South Africa tells the story of some intrepid youngsters who figured out a way to stay safe during their long walk to class.
Vicky Hallett. Vicky Hallett is a freelance journalist from Washington, D.C. After graduating from Harvard College, she started her career at U.S. News & World Report, covering toys, musical theater, and higher education, among other topics. She spent 10 years as a reporter, columnist, and editor at The Washington Post. In 2015, she moved with her family to Florence, Italy.
Part of the Bakhtiari people, they live as their ancestors did, migrating between pastures in western and southwestern Iran. Women play a vital role, coping with hardships and persevering.