Nicholas Kristof spoke at our school tonight as part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration. He can hold a crowd with stories of people he has met, in desperate and difficult situations, face, to face. His reporting and his column are both a great starting point and consistent place to keep aware of what is going on in development and aid around the world!

Afghan camp and education

Incredible photo essay on the NY Times website shows the impossible conditions of a camp in Afghanistan - with a small glimmer of hope - a classroom that includes girls. Education during emergencies is a now a standard in the humanitarian aid field.