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Erin Connelly is a volunteer for Global Envision. She currently works as a research coordinator at the Helfgott Research Institute at the National College of Natural Medicine. Erin has a BA in journalism from Penn State and an MA in sociology/policy studies from Lehigh University. Some of her favorite things include photography, kickball, bikes, books and exploring places near and far.

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Recent Posts

Mar 12, 2009 - Will Climate Funds Weather the Economic Storm?
Feb 14, 2009 - With Strings Attached
Feb 5, 2009 - Can The Economic Crisis Be Good For Africa?
Jan 27, 2009 - Can A Minimum Wage Save the World?
Jan 11, 2009 - As the World Shrinks, So Does Network Coverage of International News
Jan 5, 2009 - A Medical Lab in the Palm of Your Hand
Dec 14, 2008 - Disease and the Benefactor Factor
Dec 2, 2008 - Is Poverty Linked to Terrorism?
Nov 23, 2008 - Brother, can you spare a centavo?
Nov 16, 2008 - China's Emerging Economic Clout


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US Remittances Keep Haiti Afloat

IRIN News - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:44
Haiti's economy depends on the estimated $1.5 billion a year in remittances sent home by its million-strong diaspora. Dilip Ratha, lead economist at the World Bank said the figure could be even higher, accounting for perhaps half the national income.

World Food Program won’t Renew Some Somalia Contracts

New York Times - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 06:14
World Food Program officials said it would welcome an independent investigation into its Somalia operations after a report that up to half the food aid was being diverted.

Farming for Alternative Livelihoods

IRIN News - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:44
Young unemployed men are finding opportunities in a project that also aims to introduce sustainable farming methods to Indonesia's agricultural sector.

Early Iraq Election Results Reported

CNN - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 12:12
Two of Iraq's 18 provinces announced early results, which put the group led by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in the lead.

U.N. Study Finds Food Aid Bypasses Somalia’s Needy

New York Times - Wed, 03/10/2010 - 04:20
As much as half the food aid sent to Somalia is diverted to a web of corrupt contractors, a report found.
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