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Tag Archives: Mother’s day
A Mother’s Story: Hope in Kathgora, Bangladesh
This year, mothers in Kathgora, Bangladesh, have a big reason to celebrate–they know that their children are healthier today than they were a year ago. That’s because their children’s blood lead levels (BLL) have been almost cut in half following … Continue reading
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Mothers Of Change: These Women Are Fighting Pollution, And Winning (Photos)
We see them all the time when we work in polluted hotspots where, really, no one should be living. We see them going about their daily, often back-breaking work, many times with children in tow. These women are often too busy … Continue reading
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A Mother’s Story: Mongolian “Gold Ninja” Goes Mercury-Free For Her Children
This is Mrs. Mungun (not her real name), a single mother with two children living in Central Mongolia. When times got tough for her, she became a “gold ninja” to feed her children. About 20% of the rural Mongolian workforce are “gold … Continue reading
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Tagged ASGM, gold mining, mercury, Mother's day
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