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Report: Magdalena Fijalkowska, Bantayan IslandMay 27, 2014

When Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, a 27-year-old woman from Poland put her career as a lawyer on hold and moved to Bantayan Island to help organize aid logistics, health care, and new shelters for the locals.

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Volunteer Maria Lukowska with her constrcution crew in the Philippines, copyright: Maria Lukowska
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Saving Germany’s midwives

Saving Germany’s midwives

There are 21,000 midwives in Germany, but the profession is under threat due to rapidly increasing insurance costs. One young German mother is determined to rescue her country's midwives. (20.05.2014)
May 20, 2014
Kelly Dortmans

Fighting cancer with dreadlocks

Fighting cancer with dreadlocks

A woman in the Netherlands spent 10 years growing her meter-long dreadlocks, but now she wants to shave them off. It's not a fashion statement - it's to raise money to fight cancer. (14.05.2014)
May 14, 2014
Johannes Wolf and his crew in front of a van unloading bikes, copyright: DW / Ronny Arnoldt

German cyclist gives used bikes new purpose in Africa

German cyclist gives used bikes new purpose in Africa

A young German cyclist repairs used bikes and ships them to African countries. There, they're not just a way to get some exercise, but can be an essential means of transportation for small business owners. (06.05.2014)
May 6, 2014
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