Dear Readers,

Welcome back to our second edition of “Care for the World!”

Entering the 10th week of our internships in Washington D.C., the Ford Fellows have spent the past month digging into intercultural exchange and engaging in civil society here in the U.S. capital. Through the exchange of ideas and knowledge without national boundaries, the Fellows have studied and empathized with their brothers and sisters thousands of miles away.

What were once personal passions—our own causes we cherished so much—have spread to become the cares and causes of our entire Ford team.

In our second edition of “Care for the World,” you’ll hear from five students hailing from four different countries. In “Can They Find the Balance?” Frauke Hentz, a student from Germany, highlights the continuous debate between allowing compulsory licensing in developing nations and preserving developed nations’ business intellectual property rights. Mokete Mokone, South African student and author of “Investing in Africa’s Children,” sees another initiative to enhance the development of Africa—the youth.

American student Ebony Thomas addresses poverty here in the U.S. and calls for change in “The Journey to End Poverty.” Also discussing U.S. policy, Juli Digate reviews two bills circulating Congressional floors regarding environmental conservation—both, she says, should be noted for their potential positive effects. And finishing up this month’s newsletter, Indian student Gopika Gulati discusses the growing partnership between the United States and her country.

Thanks to all who have supported our efforts by reading our articles with careful consideration. As always, your interest is greatly appreciated.

God Bless,
Rachael Bade