Editor's Note
Through Another's Eyes
A Week on the Road with Chengdu's Finest
The Challenges of Informal Schools
Potential Talents of the Youths in Kibera
History, By the People
Why I Do What I Shouldn't
Welcome Welcome to Five Minutes to Midnight’s latest issue about human rights and international affairs. To view a description of each article, move your cursor over the title box. Simply click on any title to read the article in full.   Editor's Note       by Hannah Renglich Hannah Renglich introduces the November 2007 issue with a reflection on her education abroad, apathy, and how students learn about international issues.   Through Another's Eyes       by Joanna Chiu Anthropologists use the idea of 'cultural relativism' to observe and analyze cultures and their customs. Joanna Chiu discusses this phenomenon and its effect on Western perceptions of female genital mutilation in North Africa and foot binding in China.   A Week on the Road with Chengdu's Finest       by Mark Hiew This piece is a snapshot of Mark Hiew's life in Asia, taken from his travelogue that entertains, informs, and inspires through his eloquence and incisive observations.   The Challenges of Informal Schools       by Anne Chege Universal primary education is one of the Millennium Development Goals, but in places like Kibera, such a concept is for some still just a dream. Ingenuity and a lack of resources has led to the creation of informal schools as an alternative, but author Anne Chege challenges their viability.   Potential Talents of the Youths in Kibera       by Racheal Aricha Racheal Aricha discusses the many hidden talents possessed by the young people living in Kibera, the biggest slum in Africa. Though resources and opportunities are scarce, the players are resilient and build their own bonds through pick-up games and formal organizations.   History, By the People       by Wojciech Gryc In the age of citizen journalism and the power of technology that is widespread, historical records may be a changing artifact. Wojciech Gryc writes about the advent of a new kind of documentation coming from the grassroots.   Why I Do What I Shouldn't       by David Kariuki This poem comes from a talented young member of Shining Hope for Community, as an expression of his opinions about the sex industry.