The topic of genetically engineered crops is controversial at best and polarizing for many. Some would argue that the benefits of being able to alter a plant’s genetic structure to make it bigger, faster-growing and/or more nutritious, outweigh other factors. Others question the ethics, safety and regulations of such modifications. However, those of us in… Continue reading Golden rice helps make Vitamin A deficiency blindness a thing of the past
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Sight and love in an Indian slum
Gaddam Naresh was devastated. The 28-year-old resident of Hyderabad’s Fatehnagar slum had just learned that his marriage proposal had been rejected because of his poor vision. His sweetheart’s family didn’t think he could provide for her. And he couldn’t really argue with them. Gaddam’s income from driving an auto rickshaw had dropped dramatically since he’d… Continue reading Sight and love in an Indian slum
SEE what a difference glasses can make
As a child, I was not happy to learn that I needed glasses. Why? I was worried about looking like a nerd and getting teased at school. My reaction seems to be pretty common here in North America, but in India and Africa, most children welcome eyeglasses as a precious gift. Here’s a great story… Continue reading SEE what a difference glasses can make
Radio reaches those in dire need
Have you ever found that sometimes, the simplest messages are the most heartfelt? Let me tell you about Dawson, 72, and Anisa, 68. This elderly couple live in a tiny one room thatched house in the village of Kajilo, located in Zambia’s North-Western Province. Until quite recently, their lives were miserable because neither of them could… Continue reading Radio reaches those in dire need