Development

A year later, communities are still suffering from Typhoon Haiyan

November 07, 2014

Typhoon Haiyan caused more damage than the Haiti earthquake or the Indonesian tsunami, displacing 4.1 million people and killing more than 6,300 people in the Philippines. Now a year later, there's still plenty of work to do for the government and international aid agencies.

Development

A start-up in India treats the poor as discerning customers, not aid recipients

The World

November 06, 2014

Two Americans created a small start-up in rural India to help bring life-sustaining technologies to the poor. But they're not giving away solar lamps and low-power appliances: They're selling them.

Development

Meet the undocumented workers who rebuilt New York and New Jersey after Sandy

The World

October 29, 2014

It's been two years ago since Hurricane Sandy destroyed large swaths of New York city and caused huge damage across the Northeast. Undocumented immigrants dealt with the danger and dirt of the cleanup, getting low wages and health problems for the work that got communities back on their feet.

Development

Italy has been rescuing migrants stranded at sea — but they don't want to pay for it

The World

October 29, 2014

After receiving little help from the European Union, Italy is considering closing down its "Mare Nostrum" operation. The operation was designed to rescue immigrants stuck out at sea. Now countries in the European Union say they can't afford to support this operation.

Development

This South American city is home to the 'world's tallest squat'

The World

October 24, 2014

In the heart of a South American city, a 45-story abandoned skyscraper has become a haven for squatters. For this week's Geo Quiz, we're looking for the city where this tower is located. Can you name it?

Development

Happy 50th birthday, Zambia!

The World

October 24, 2014

The southern African nation of Zambia gained independence from Britain on October 24, 1964. Half a century later, it’s one of the most politically stable countries in the region. But as Zambia celebrates its 50th birthday, some Zambians are turning their attention to fixing the problems of the future.

Development

Refugee camps are surprising hot spots of innovation

The World

October 22, 2014

We often think of refugee camps as places where people struggle to get their basic needs met. But a lot of times these needs become the basis for innovative technologies.

Development

Haiti's future may be brighter than you think

The World

October 20, 2014

It would seem that not much has changed in the 10 years since I was last in Haiti. But I found not just that Haiti has changed — but it has become another country altogether.

Development

Caracas is finally ending the 'world's tallest squat'

The World

September 12, 2014

The "Tower of David" in downtown Caracas is called "the world's tallest squat" because thousands of people have been living in the unfinished skyscraper. Now, the government is moving people to new housing outside the city — and many squatters have mixed feelings.

Development

Photos show the struggles women in Mozambique face getting health care

The World

August 20, 2014

During a global health reporting trip to Mozambique, Sonia Narang witnessed the challenges women and children face in one of the least developed countries in the world. Thus was born "The Women of Mozambique," a week long Instagram series that illuminates the lives of women through short vignettes.

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