Grassroots Voices

Moving towards formality: The case of the informal sector in Lima, Peru

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By: Diego Paredes Ramírez In countries with high rates of population growth and urban migration, the informal sector accounts for a large part of the economic activity. According to a study by the economist Jacque Charme, the informal sector represents 50% to 70% of non-agricultural GDP in developing countries. This sector absorbs the growing need […]

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Solomon Islands’ Photographers Sparks Change Through Lens

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By: Jeremy Gwao Solomon Islands is a country with diverse cultures and rich traditions. Given its vast dialects, locals speak different languages. For photographer Neil Nuia, it is through photos that he can tell universal stories about his island nation. Neil, 31, aspires to be a changemaker through his photography. Another passionate youth is 29-year-old

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Aunty Sue: Revealing the Importance of Empathy and Love in Creating Community Impacts

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By: Hein Min Aung She grew up in a rural area with no electricity and poor telecommunication which had very rare connections with other places. She dropped out of school in Grade-9 and had to stop her journey of formal education at the age of 14 since her family could not provide financial support any

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360ed Myanmar: Using Technology to Advance the Country’s Educational System

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By Phillip Subu In the past fifty years, Myanmar was trapped in a dictatorial regime and was isolated from the rest of the world. Its current antiquated educational system cannot prepare the young generation to solve new challenges and its teachers are not equipped to teach 21st century learning skills. Rote learning, a memorization technique based on

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Art in ASEAN Part 1: How art can impact lives and inspire hope in the new normal

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By: Hein Thu Soe & Pam Viriyataveekul Despite hardships and questions like, ‘Is art essential?’ artists continue to show the world how it heals people, reduces the impact of climate change, unites communities, and most importantly, inspires hope. As rewarding as it may be, a career in art can be complicated. This article will give

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