A clause in Tunisia's draft constitution has sparked uproar and concerns that women's rights are under threat. Some Tunisian women are fighting back.
A Jamaican town tries to beat all-inclusive packages with local food and marine reserves to keep tourist dollars from leaking offshore.
A German bank's micro-financing foundation celebrates its 20th year.
About a million foreign workers fled the violence in Libya last year. Thousands had come from Nkoranza, a small town in Ghana. Now, jobless at home, many are ignoring risks and heading back north.
La Cacerola may look like its Buenos Aires competitors, but it's run on the principle of solidarity.
The physical and emotional scars of acid violence last a lifetime. Many survivors have spent years waiting for their attackers to face justice. In Cambodia, an end to the violence remains elusive.
The United Nations marked World Food Day on Tuesday, using the occasion to remind people there are still millions starving around the world. In South Africa, a women's cooperative is fighting hunger on a local level.
Smartphones are revolutionizing Africa healthcare. Ugandan software developers are designing an app that could radically change antenatal care in remote areas and save hundreds of lives.
The attack on a 14-year-old girl in Pakistan has prompted society to take a firm stand against extremism, political scientist Andrea Fleschenberg tells DW.
The Afghan government sees saffron as a good alternative to opium. Some farmers have successfully made the transition, whereas others are sticking to poppy.
Amelia in France and Regynnah in Kenya work hard to make life better for orphaned kids in Nairobi.
As Myanmar opens up, Burmese are enjoying more freedoms than ever before, but many are wary of the changes and think their country still has a long way to go.
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Around 700 million Indians lack access to formal banking. Despite years of sustained economic growth and government initiatives, they rely on informal credit sources, such as 'chit funds,' to make their dreams come true.
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