At first glance Ibrahim looks like any other 23 year old Thai youth with hopes and dreams. Yet his life is anything but normal, as he carefully clears fallen debris from the gravestones of both his parents...
Date: September 21, 2016
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Package expands protections for people, environment in Bank-financed projectsWASHINGTON, August 4, 2016 -- The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new Environmental and Social Framework...
Date: August 4, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
On March 30, Catherine Samba-Panza, the interim President of the Central African Republic and one of three female heads of state in Africa, handed over power to President-elect Faustin-Archange Touadéra....
Date: March 30, 2016
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
WASHINGTON, December 14, 2015 — As the number of refugees and internally displaced persons fleeing conflict, violence and persecution reaches historic highs, the World Bank’s Global Program on Forced Displacement...
Date: December 14, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Around the world, including in the most difficult and challenging environments, our work aims to advance social and economic participation and rights – including in healthcare, education, social protection,...
Date: June 22, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Do you think having enough food to eat is your right? Would you be insecure if you did not eat today? Would you be in jeopardy if you did not have enough to eat for the rest of the month? If yes,...
Date: November 14, 2014
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Growing up in Iowa, I was often judged solely on appearance. In stores, strangers would make karate-chop gestures at me, inspired by the popular TV series “Kung Fu.” When I played quarterback for my high...
Date: February 28, 2014
Type: Opinion
Language: English
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