We are witnessing the birth of a new Ukraine—with a limitless future made possible by people willing to sacrifice their lives for their country. But realizing that future won't be easy.
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All Young People in America Deserve the Opportunity to Succeed
February 28, 2014 | A new public-private initiative to improve the lives of young men of color serves as a rallying cry to redouble our efforts.
A New Milestone for America’s Young Men of Color
February 27, 2014 | A joint initiative involving government, business, and nonprofits aims to help America’s young men of color reach their full potential in school, work, and life.
Grantee Spotlight
Fighting an Epidemic in Russia from 3,000 Miles Away
February 26, 2014 | Russia doesn't offer treatment for people who use drugs—only punishment. But an innovative website is helping outreach workers educate drug users about legal rights, empowering them to defend their health.
Grantee Spotlight
New York City Leads the Way in Helping Young Men of Color Succeed
February 26, 2014 | To bolster the success of young men of color in America, look to this innovative program.
Grantee Spotlight
Young Latin Americans Support a New Approach to Drugs
February 25, 2014 | The drug policy debate in Latin America has been accelerating lately. A new study underlines this trend by showing that young, urban Latin Americans favor a re-assessment of current policies.
For Migrant Workers, a Mobile Phone Can Be a Powerful Ally
February 24, 2014 | What kinds of information do migrant domestic workers most need? And what are the best ways to get it to them?
Grantee Spotlight
Building a Women’s Movement in Southern Africa
February 19, 2014 | By helping lay the groundwork, we’ve seen a flourishing of young women leaders in southern Africa.
Poland Eyes Alternative Strategy for Policing Drugs
February 19, 2014 | Polish lawmakers are looking at replacing a failed strategy for policing drug offenses with a groundbreaking model pioneered in Seattle.
A Fresh Approach to Education Funding
February 19, 2014 | At least 57 million children worldwide are not in school. Yet aid commitments to education are declining at an alarming rate. Innovative financing is one promising way to close that gap.
Case Watch: UK Appeals Court Disregards Evidence that Stop and Search is Discriminatory
February 18, 2014 | There is a wealth of research that stop and search practices pursued by the Met are unfair. But courts refuse to look at the numbers.