Where Do Wishes Land? The Story Behind Coins in Rome’s Trevi Fountain

A wide, panoramic view of the iconic Trevi Fountain in Rome, featuring its large baroque-style facade with sculptures and the central figure of Ocean. Crowds of tourists can be seen gathered around the fountain.

The Trevi Fountain’s Secret Impact Visitors to Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain toss coins, making wishes for love and health, unknowingly supporting those in need. Caritas, a global Catholic charity, collects the coins, turning tourist offerings into funds for food banks, soup kitchens, and welfare programs. In 2022 alone, 1.4 million euros ($1.52 million) were raised […]

How Much Trash is at the Top of the World?

A panoramic view of the snow-covered summit of Mount Everest towering above the clouds, representing the majestic natural wonder that draws climbers.

As visitor numbers soar, Mount Everest’s pollution problem worsens, endangering local people’s health and the watershed. Tracing the Journey of the Majestic Sagarmatha In 1953, the world was captivated by the daring triumph of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay as they reached the summit of Mount Everest. A remarkable achievement that marked the beginning of […]

Nyangai Island’s Battle Against Coastal Erosion: A Story of Resilience and Loss

Erosion of Nyangai Island

Where is Nyangai? Nyangai, a once vibrant tropical island off Sierra Leone’s coast, is now rapidly disappearing due to coastal erosion. The island has deteriorated drastically in the past decade. Land erosion, along with the increasingly haphazard weather and rising levels of the ocean, have forced most of the residents from here to run away, […]

Empowering Overqualified Housewives: Sankari Sudhar’s Journey

Sankari Sudhar: empowering qualified housewives

A brief history Sankari Sudhar, a software engineer by profession faced a dilemma during Covid. She became a mother and the ensuing post-partum issues coupled with the pressure of being a new mother took a toll on her. Despite support from her organization, she decided to discontinue her work and resigned. After 8 years in […]