Somewhere in Rwanda, a rural farmer is dreaming of providing an education for her children. Not just high school, but maybe even a university degree. Such a dream used to seem out of reach. Sylvia Mathews Burwell childdegreedream Change image and share on social
Medical attention and emotional support can be difficult to obtain for those in need, yet both are essential to nurturing healthy futures year round and especially during the holiday season. Sylvia Mathews Burwell attentiondifficultemotional Change image and share on social
While natural disasters capture headlines and national attention short-term, the work of recovery and rebuilding is long-term. Sylvia Mathews Burwell attentioncapturedisaster Change image and share on social
Empowering small farmers to increase productivity, improve crop quality and access reliable markets is critical to addressing global hunger and poverty. Sylvia Mathews Burwell accessaddresscritical Change image and share on social
In Mexico, a network of government-operated rural convenience stores is offering banking services to rural communities. Sylvia Mathews Burwell bankcommunityconvenience Change image and share on social
Health care costs are an issue both for the government and for our larger economy. Sylvia Mathews Burwell carecosteconomy Change image and share on social
Where the federal government and the taxpayer has had funds misused, we need to use the full extent of the law to get those funds back for the taxpayer. Sylvia Mathews Burwell backextentfederal Change image and share on social
Day after day, ordinary people become heroes through extraordinary and selfless actions to help their neighbors. Sylvia Mathews Burwell actiondayextraordinary Change image and share on social
Big meetings and big talk are not enough in a world that is hungry for change. Big action - world leaders keeping their promises, and developing countries committing resources while listening ardently to the voice of the small farmer - is needed to bring big results and prosperity to the world's poor. Sylvia Mathews Burwell actionardentlybig share on social
There are so many local nonprofits making a positive impact every day, and yet, oftentimes we don't hear enough about them or their needs. Sylvia Mathews Burwell dayhearimpact Change image and share on social