Honoring heroes in the fight against human trafficking
A State Department report details trends in human trafficking. Find out which countries are making progress to stop the practice.
NASA names telescope for pioneering female astronomer
Learn how Nancy Grace Roman, NASA's first chief astronomer, became a leader in her field — and a powerful champion for women in the sciences.
Gandhi Peace Award for 2020 honors two Syrians
The 2020 Gandhi Peace Award recipients have much in common besides their Syrian heritage. Both have braved their native country's war zones to help people.
U.S. firms get creative to attract consumers
The world relies on American consumers' spending power. Learn how certain American retail sectors are surviving in the wake of COVID-19.
Ida B. Wells receives posthumous Pulitzer Prize
Ida B. Wells has been honored for her outstanding and courageous reporting on lynching in America. Read on to learn more about her work and legacy.
The American Red Cross helps those who suffer
When Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, it helped Americans recover from natural disasters. Learn how its mission expanded — to the world.
U.S. survivors of COVID-19 donate plasma
Learn about Diana Berrent, who defeated COVID-19 and launched an online movement encouraging fellow survivors to donate plasma for antibody research.
U.S. invests in Kenyans building a reliable food supply
Learn how a $5 million loan from the new U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will help support women and boost food security in Kenya.
A place to trade in Kenya
With help from the U.S. Agency for International Development, women are connecting to growing markets in drought-prone northern Kenya. Meet one of them.