Despite government efforts to silence her, she drew global attention to an epidemic that devastated rural China and killed tens of thousands.
Tag: Rural Areas
Radio Transforms a Corner of Rural India
With shows that encourage listener participation, a community radio station in the Indian state of Haryana is helping women overcome deeply patriarchal attitudes.
Hunting Contest Reveals Rifts Over Invasive Species in New Zealand
A hunting contest has exposed tensions over which animals deserve protection, who gets to define humaneness and how children should be taught about conservation.
Morocco’s Quake Zone Now Fears for Its Livelihood, Too
The towns and villages of the Atlas Mountains were building a thriving tourist economy. The devastation of the earthquake puts that in doubt.
‘Too Patriarchal’ Father in India Now Champions Women’s Rights
A delivery room epiphany transformed a village headman into an unlikely and highly successful campaigner against prenatal sex testing, which often led to aborting female fetuses.
88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity.
Alberta Wildfires Force Tens of Thousands in Canada to Evacuate
Evacuees in rural Alberta have no sense of when they will be able to return home or if their houses still stand.
Meet the Roving Veterinarians Caring for Mexico’s Rural Horses
Horses, donkeys and mules can be a lifeline for families living in the countryside, but there haven’t always been vets around to treat them.
Thousands Flock to See a Rare Total Solar Eclipse in Australia
Tens of thousands descended on a tiny town in Western Australia, hundreds of miles from any city, to view a celestial spectacle.
The Incredible Challenge of Counting Every Global Birth and Death
In rural Colombia, as in many parts of the world, tallying births and deaths is one of the most desperately needed public-health measures. It’s a lot harder than it sounds.