Despite being able to feel sensations like course and smooth, to think and ponder over nearly anything and everything we wish, and to listen to the …
Skinny Jokes by Amanda Valdes
In the seventh grade, my friends accused me of being anorexic. It was supposed to be a joke. I didn’t know if I should have taken …
The Child Marriage Epidemic in Bangladesh
After Sharmin’s family’s house and possessions were destroyed by flooding, her family tried to start again with a new house. This house was washed away …
Homelessness in a Big City
There’s no question that San Francisco is a beautiful place. Ghirardelli Square, Coit Tower, and, of course, the Golden Gate Bridge, are visited by thousands every …
Food, Water, Shelter, and… Yarn?
Akello Susan of Uganda hasn’t had an easy life. Orphaned at three, she spent her childhood under the guardianship of her struggling grandmother who …
Heifer International
For most families, the holiday season means feasts. It’s a time when the whole family gets together so you can eat and give thanks. Some families, …
Badass Ladies in History: Eva Duarte de Perón
Hello, Germ readers! Today I have the pleasure of writing about one of my all-time favorite Badass Ladies in History: Eva Duarte de Perón, first …
The Girl Effect
Germ U short courses feature learning experiences that will educate and empower you on even the busiest of days. Each segment is under fifteen minutes, …