How migrants saved this Sicilian village from becoming a ghost town
For more than 50 years, the Sicilian town of Sutera has suffered a gradual loss of its inhabitants and the atmosphere of joy that it once possessed. But the village is catching life once more as migrants and refugees move into empty homes in the town. The arrival of African migrants has also helped Read More...
"Refugees need phone credit almost as much as food and water"
It’s so easy to forget the human factor when talking about the refugee crisis. The United Nations say we are now witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record, with around thirty people each minute being forcibly expelled from their Read More...
Interview with Kjerstin Erickson, founder of FORGE
While economic upheaval has caused many businesses to fail, Ode has interviewed several entrepreneurs who have found ways to thrive and remain focused on positive social change. We interviewed them about their companies, how they view the current economic situation, how they define success, and how Read More...
Who would want to be a refugee?
There are some 33 million refugees in the world, 9 million of whom are children. Though their faces are often seen on the news, their stories are rarely heard. Here are four. Natalie Righton| June 2008 issue Zanoessi Nimir, 12, a refugee from Darfur, managed to escape when soldiers staged an armed Read More...
I defeat my enemy when I make him my friend
Three stories about people who have confronted tragedy yet managed to see a way to get beyond rage and revenge and move toward reconciliation. Elik Elhanan | May 2008 issue Learning to speak How one Israeli man lost his sister in a terrorist bombing and found his voice to fight for peace. By Elik Read More...