Adriana Alcázar González

21/08/2024

El nuevo número de La Jornada Ecológica está dedicado al , a 🔟 años del derrame tóxico -provocado por - que cambió la vida de lxs habitantes de la región.📙

⬇️Les invitamos a leer la publicación: https://ecologica.jornada.com.mx/

Comités Cuenca Río Sonora El Colegio de Sonora

21/08/2024

From tradition to trend: Mezcal’s rise is putting Mexico's agave at risk. How can we protect this vital plant and still enjoy our favorite spirit? Dive into the full story of sustainability versus legacy. 🌱🥃

Read more: https://globalpressjournal.com/americas/mexico/endangered-agave-can-mezcal-avoid-tequilas-destructive-legacy/

21/08/2024

Discover how an ancient farming tradition is reviving hope and providing essential food security in rural Zimbabwe. Community members unite to grow crops in a communal garden known as zunde ramambo, ensuring all have enough to eat during tough times.

Dive deeper into how this traditional system supports the most vulnerable at https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/zimbabwe/harvest-for-hunger/

13/07/2024

Rompiendo barreras: un hogar inclusivo desafía al conservadurismo en Chiapas

Esta pareja ha enfrentado en carne propia el estigma y el rechazo por su preferencia s*xual. Los obstáculos se han convertido en su fuerza para abogar por espacios diversos y seguros para la comunidad LGBTQ+.

19/06/2024

With a high rate of early motherhood among teens in Haiti, the need for comprehensive s*x education is more pressing than ever.

Find out how communities and advocates are working to equip young women with the knowledge they need.

https://globalpressjournal.com/americas/haiti/get-blamed-young-mothers-push-s*x-education-haiti/

📸 📝 Anne Myriam Bolivar, Global Press Haiti

19/06/2024

https://globalpressjournal.com/americas/mexico/residents-mexicos-biggest-wetland-bracing-unpredictable-future/

Close to 87% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared in the past 300 years. Now, a community in Mexico is fighting to save their corner of the swamp.

18/05/2024

18/05/2024

Tiaré Girón’s nonprofit supports the families of children with rare conditions and meets the needs that hospitals and other organizations don’t address.

18/05/2024

International Day of Families shines a light on the incredible resilience of families navigating the impacts of climate change.

From adopting eco-friendly practices to fostering environmental education, these families are the cornerstone of a sustainable world. Join us in honoring their journey. 🌍💚

https://globalpressjournal.com/galleries/worlds-elders-younger-generations-enjoy-nature-whats-left/

18/05/2024

As he healed from a tiger attack, Bhadai Tharu found new respect for the wild animal. But after helping to double their numbers, he’s faced with a new loss — the trust of those who live near the dangerous beasts.

18/05/2024

Dr. Rajan Pande found a genetic blood disorder running rampant through the Tharu indigenous group. But at first, no one believed him — including his patients.

18/05/2024

And outlining what it will take to get it back.

18/05/2024

In Uganda's capital, disappearing playfields are forcing residents to find new places to play, connect and thrive. ⚽🏐

Read about the struggle to preserve public areas as private lots and rental fees become the new norm.

Read more: https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/uganda/will-play-ugandas-capital-struggles-retain-increasingly-rare-open-spaces/

📸 📝 Patricia Lindrio, Global Press

18/05/2024

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled violence in eastern DRC and crowded into camps that fail to meet their basic needs. Here, residents wait in long lines for limited water and must make every drop count.

18/05/2024

For every driver-for-hire in Jaffna who has seen their income skyrocket with PickMe, there’s a veteran licensed operator who has seen their income plummet.

18/05/2024

Just 5% of the nation’s truck drivers are women, and the demanding job comes with challenges at home and on the road.

18/05/2024

Facing fears of detention and disaster, migrants in Ciudad Juárez, like Yaneisi Gámez and her daughter, choose a life outside official shelters. Their story is a window into the struggles at the border.

🔗 https://globalpressjournal.com/americas/mexico/mexican-border-town-migrants-face-perilous-existence/

📸 📝 Lilette A. Contreras

18/05/2024

Low pay, s*xual harassment and job instability haven’t stopped women from pursuing opportunities in the male-dominated public transport sector.

08/01/2024

After a fire killed 40 people at a detention center last year, those hoping to reach the US are steering clear of government facilities — and facing a dangerous journey on their own.

06/01/2024

Homegrown earthworms are helping Mexican communities put a stop to stolen soil in an ecological conservation area.

06/01/2024

Nearly 20 years into her career as a motorbike mechanic, Nirmala Pariyar still gets questions and stares.

06/01/2024

This year, Global Press Journal reporters brought vital local perspective to some of the world’s most pressing issues.

06/01/2024

Religious devotion takes many forms.

28/08/2023

https://globalpressjournal.com/americas/mexico/migrated-chiapas-opportunities-dried-orchids-brought-home/
En las montañas de Mapatepec, en los linderos de la reserva de la Biosfera el Triunfo, un grupo de jovenes trabaja por conservar orquideas y al mismo tiempo que nos invitan a realizar ecoturismo comunitario

An orchid rehabilitation project is turning a small Mexican community into a tourist magnet — and attracting far-flung locals back to their hometown.