Teshkeel and The 99
September 2, 2010 – 10:26 am | No Comment

When Islam makes the evening news, it is usually in regards to bombings, oppression of women, and frightening religious extremism. Stories like Teshkeel and The 99 are not often heard, so Tribal Truth would like …

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Child Witches: How Ancient Superstitions Are Leading to Child Abuse
August 30, 2010 – 12:39 pm | One Comment
Child Witches: How Ancient Superstitions Are Leading to Child Abuse

There is a disturbing new trend of child abuse happening in Africa and in African immigrant communities in the United Kingdom. Children are being accused of witchcraft or demon possession, and families are paying exorbitant …

End Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women
August 18, 2010 – 11:31 am | No Comment
End Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women

Human trafficking is modern day slavery. Every year, hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children are kidnapped or tricked into believing that they are going to find work in another city or country. Their passport, papers, and identification are taken away …

Same Sky
August 10, 2010 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Same Sky

Surviving the 1994 Rwandan Genocide was a miracle, but life afterward was difficult for many women, particularly women who were HIV-positive. Same Sky is a “trade-not-aid-initiative” that gives these women the opportunity to be self-sufficient …

Camfed USA
August 6, 2010 – 3:45 pm | One Comment
Camfed USA

Camfed’s primary mission is to help African girls stay in school despite financial difficulties.
Schools keep an eye out for girls who are likely to drop out of school due to financial reasons, and Camfed takes …

Central Asia Institute-Pennies for Peace
August 6, 2010 – 2:35 pm | One Comment
Central Asia Institute-Pennies for Peace

Greg Mortenson, the co-founder and executive producer of the Central Asia Institute, has worked in Afghanistan and Pakistan since 1993, and since 1996, he has been doing his work through the Central Asia Institute. The …

Jane Goodall Institute
August 4, 2010 – 9:53 am | One Comment
Jane Goodall Institute

The Jane Goodall Institute supports chimpanzee research as well as preserving the chimpanzee’s habitat and educating young people about taking care of the environment. Their program Roots & Shoots encourages young people to get involved …