The Urge To Help

Cover image courtesy of Paul Bauman. Written by Faith Thompson, The University of Oklahoma Abstract   Water scarcity and insufficient supply of drinking water is a large problem in some areas of Africa, specifically Sub-Saharan Africa,

Cover image courtesy of African Parks. Written by Skyler Sprecker, The University of Oklahoma By providing proper management to some of Africa’s national parks, African Parks is restoring their natural wonders and increasing economic opportunities

Cover image courtesy of Ayesha Riaz, Chicago Monitor. Written by Tate Smith, The University of Oklahoma Abstract  Computer Aid International is one of the largest donors of computers to the developing world. Their mission is

Cover image courtesy of Stephen Shankland, CNET. Written by Alex Zhang, The University of Oklahoma Abstract  In the current Information Age, data has become a hot commodity for nearly every modern technology-driven company, even the

Cover image courtesy of Kiva. Written by Jillian Mitchell, The University of Oklahoma This article explores the lending approach, marketing techniques, and neoliberal ideology of Kiva’s microfinance model.   Abstract This article centers on Kiva, a

Cover image courtesy of Slate Magazine. Written by Michael Lee, The University of Oklahoma This article outlines how the Save Darfur Coalition oversimplified the Darfur crisis in the early 21st century and addresses the problems associated with doing

Cover image courtesy of The International Medical Corps. Written by Vaishnavi Kumar, The University of Oklahoma Abstract  This paper looks at how the nonprofit organization International Medical Corps, helps communities in need in light of a disease outbreak. Many nonprofit

Cover image courtesy of The Green Belt Movement. Written by Daniel Jackson, The University of Oklahoma This article dives into how grassroots organizations are limited in providing the most effective aid that they can by

Cover image courtesy of International Orthodox Christian Charities. Written by Mikita Dzialendzik, The University of Oklahoma Abstract  This blog post explores the conflict between providing help in the fight against Podoconiosis in Ethiopia and the distrust that the