To make some sort of living, these mothers made rugs from rags. And then they decided to go bigger. Much bigger… [vimeo 38107025 w=810 h=455] Read more: http://upworthy.com/these-mothers-literally-turned-rags-to-riches-5
Tag: international
Entertainment & Culture, International, LGBTQQ
Sochi, Russia: The Home Of The 2014 Olympics And One Seriously Confused Straight Person
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CULTURE
This Is How Halloween Is Celebrated Differently Around The World. It’s Awesome.
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Halloween is right around the corner. Soon, the streets will fill with costumed kids looking for treats from their neighbors. This is how Americans trick-or-treat, but how do other countries around the world celebrate the spookiest night of the year? Let’s find out. 1.) Ireland. young shanahan Ireland is where Halloween is believed to have…
International
Could You Hurt Someone With Your Blood Running Through Them?
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There’s soft power and hard power, diplomacy and peace talks. But nothing talks like blood. In Israel and Palestine, we’re used to one kind of bloodshed. Here’s a project using blood in a different way to make peace. Read more: http://upworthy.com/could-you-hurt-someone-with-your-blood-running-through-them-5
All 7 Billion, Health, International
Hard To Believe The Woman At The End Of This Video Is The Same Woman As At The Beginning
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I’m grateful this brave woman allowed cameras in to record her when she started taking anti-retroviral drugs. What they caught on tape was truly remarkable. Every time I watch it I go right back to the beginning, because, wow. Update! Here’s a shot of Selinah before her treatment began: And after: What a difference! Read…
All 7 Billion, Economy, Gender, Health, International, Parenting
If You Think Talking About Sex Can Feel Taboo, See What These Pregnant Ladies Go Through
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In the African nation of Malawi, expectant mothers are afraid that if they speak up about their pregnancies, someone might put a spell on their unborn children. So how do they learn about what’s going on with their bodies? Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-you-think-talking-about-sex-can-feel-taboo-see-what-these-pregnant-ladies-go-through-9
Health, International, Parenting
A Before And After That Has Me In Disbelief: This Is Drinking Water?
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Here’s an organization that is dedicated to just one thing — a very, very important thing: Giving kids around the world clean drinking water. Just take a look at these happy faces when they finally get a clear cup of gorgeous water to drink. Priceless. Read more: http://upworthy.com/a-before-and-after-that-has-me-in-disbelief-this-is-drinking-water