MUKUNGA RIVER VALLEY, Rwanda — For Naomi Nibishaka, there's life before the bridge, and life after the bridge. On a sunny summer day, the 76-year-old crosses the rushing waters of the Mukungwa river on a pedestrian suspension bridge. Made of concrete and ... See more
Fatma Tanis Fatma Tanis is a correspondent covering global health and development for NPR. Tanis reports on U.S. foreign aid policy, the global humanitarian aid sector, as well as poverty and hunger, among other global health issues. She's covered some of... See more
Section Branding Header Content Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they'd drink a little less Primary Content KIGALI, Rwanda — If you're looking for a place to grab a quick drink in Rwanda, you might find yourself sitting at a bar w... See more
KIGALI, Rwanda — If you're looking for a place to grab a quick drink in Rwanda, you might find yourself sitting at a bar with a tall cold glass … of milk. Milk bars are a popular part of daily life in Kigali, the country's capital. The idea was born out o... See more
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Cash transfers have become one of the most widely used tools for reducing poverty around the world. Economists, though, are still looking for ways to produce longer-term impact, and that is the idea behind a new study from Ethiopi... See more
