In recent years, China’s growing wealth has led to a boom in the pet market. This, however, also caused an increase in the number of stray animals, with people abandoning the furry creatures when they do not want to or cannot care for them anymore. In turn, breeding among strays … [Read more...] about Buddhist monk provides new life to thousands of stray dogs in Shanghai
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Full bellies, hungry minds
In India, a group of monks feeds nearly a million kids a day, proving there is such a thing as a free lunch. Tijn Touber| June 2008 issue He’s in the Netherlands fundraising for new trucks and food processors, but in no time—and who could blame him?—finds himself addicted to the … [Read more...] about Full bellies, hungry minds