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Biologist fights wildlife trafficking, celebrates World Frog Day
QUITO, Ecuador — I grew up in Ecuador, in the middle of the world. When I stumbled upon a puddle or small pond, I always saw Andean marsupial frog tadpoles...
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The government demolished our homes by mistake, left 30 families homeless
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Eight years ago, my family and I relocated to Villa 31, a slum located near the highway in Buenos Aires. One day, I received a phone call telling me the houses on our street collapsed to the ground. I felt shocked. It turned out, operators demolishing two adjacent homes caused an accident. They destroyed our entire...
What kind of a mother puts her baby in a box and walks away? Founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes speaks out
WOODBURN, Indiana ꟷ When I met my biological mother in 2011, it proved the best and worst day of my entire life. I got to meet the person who sacrificed so much to bring me into this world. I also discovered the truth about my story. At 17 years old, a man brutally attacked and raped my mother, leaving her...
Archeologist uncovers pre-colonial bones in Philippines: now mapping trade routes
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — For centuries, archeologists have uncovered the remains of past civilizations and studied them. One archeologist, Kimberly Plomp from the University of the Philippines Diliman, recently uncovered pre-colonial bones dating back to the 17th Century. These bones hail from the regions of Iloilo, Palawan, and Southern Cotabato. Her discovery could shed light on mysterious civilizations and their...
Young environmental activist in Kenya writes book, launches nonprofit, runs for office
NAIROBI, Kenya — I grew up in the Maasai Community, in Kenya. As a child, I swam in the river Mara every season, even when it rained. We used the river’s water for chores, such as cleaning. I used to fetch my grandfather cans of water so he could nourish the trees around our home. My grandfather remained environmentally conscious....
I became a surfing champion after surviving childhood cancer and losing my leg
VALENCIA, Spain — As a little kid, I loved to swim. The ocean gave me a sense of freedom. Then, at seven years old, the doctors diagnosed me with Ewing sarcoma, a form of childhood cancer. I had a tumor on my left femur, and I needed an amputation. A few days before surgery, I entered the pool. I knew...
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At 58, Kayo Ozaki will become the first Japanese woman to solo circumnavigate the globe
SYDNEY, Australia — On my fortieth birthday, while still mourning the sudden death of my ex-husband from a heart attack, a friend took me out to sea on her boat. On the overnight trip, she began teaching me about sailing. That night changed my life forever. Though my husband and I had long since separated, his death shook me to...Why Orato Now?
