When property is a matter of life and death
Property grabbing may not be a "familiar" crime in the West ? but it is devastatingly common in Africa, writes Jesse Rudy
Niger's food insecurity compounded by neighbours' instability
What do fighting in Mali and the Libyan uprising have to do with food insecurity in Niger?
Singing a song of Susy
The most indomitable woman I ever met was Susy Stanwood of rural Maine, writes Susan Lapinski
Equal access to farm technology could reduce global hunger
Allowing my sister growers equal access to new technology, and local solutions could increase farm yields up to 30 percent, writes Cheryl Day
Improving women's access to skilled birth attendents in rural Nigeria
Access to skilled birth attendance during delivery is one of the most critical interventions to reduce maternal mortality, writes Amina Aminu
Climate change, drought and social unrest in Syria
An influx of drought-hit farmers into Syrian cities may be a factor behind the worsening political violence
This week at TrustMedia 27/02/2012- 02/03/2012
Hi all! It's been a while since we've updated our weekly Staff Blog, so let's catch up on what we've been up to
Women worth less than goats in many families ? Afghan MP
A life of violence and drudgery is the best many Afghan women can expect, says Fawzia Koofi, the country's first female deputy speaker
Population issues a fit for USAID's new climate strategy?
The strategy's aim to integrate climate and development programs should include a focus on filling unmet family planning needs
Defeating occupational risks key to empowering rural women
Attempts have been made to protect workers from occupational health risks through company codes of conduct, writes Jasmine Gideon