Tag Archives: Africa

Peace Corps proves to be life changer for volunteers

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

By Holly Hobbs Fairfax Times Sep. 02, 2011 Service agency celebrates its 50th anniversary Clifton resident Jenny Beth Dyess might have joined the Peace Corps to help change lives, but after two years working in Africa as a volunteer, she … Continue reading →

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World Population to Top 9 Billion by 2050, 49% Growth from Africa

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

By Staff International Business Times July 29, 2011 The global population is expected to top seven billion in 2011. By 2050, it’s expected to exceed nine billion. By 2100, it’s expected to rise to 10 billion. The figures were cited … Continue reading →

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An African Success: In Namibia, The People and Wildlife Coexist

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Tourists view an elephant in the dry lands of Damaraland, Namibia. 12 MAY 2011 e360.yale.edu by richard conniff Shortly after gaining independence in 1990, Namibia turned ownership of its wildlife back to the people. By using a system of community-based … Continue reading →

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