Photo essays are effective storytelling tools for NGOs and other organizations, offering a visual break from text in reports or enhancing social media presence. They can be thematic, focusing on a topic, or narrative, telling a story about individuals or groups. Effective photo essays require pre-work such as site visits, interviews, and understanding the subject's life. Flexibility is key when pre-planning isn't possible. Reviewing a photo essay should involve a critical eye to ensure each photo adds a unique element to the story. Budget constraints can be addressed by avoiding stock photos for narrative essays, using subjects' personal photos, or even conducting photo shoots over Zoom. Text can also complement and enhance a photo essay.

Teenage pregnancy in Cambodia has seen a 50% increase in the past four years, coinciding with a rise in child marriages. Contrary to expectations, these marriages often involve spouses of similar ages who claim to marry for love. The availability of mobile technology has facilitated romantic connections among teenagers, circumventing parental involvement in spouse selection. The article highlights individual cases, such as 15-year-old Theary Pov, who married at 13, and others who began relationships through social media or village events. Despite the legal marriage age being 18, with parental consent minors can marry from 16, leading to situations where young couples marry to avoid community shaming or for perceived stability.

Norcia, Italy, and its surrounding mountainous region have a long history of earthquakes, but the one on October 30th was the strongest in 36 years, causing significant destruction including the collapse of the basilica of St. Benedict. Mayor Nicola Alemanno described it as a cataclysm that generated catastrophe. Since August 24th, the area has experienced over 28,500 earthquakes and aftershocks, with at least 47 above 4.0 magnitude, leading to continuous seismic activity.