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Justin Jacobs
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Writer, Freelance
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By Justin Jacobs| American Jewish World Service@ Tukta was just a child when officers from the Thai government evicted her community from their farmland in Thailand’s rural Isaan region to make way for a vast eucalyptus plantation. She still remembers her father carrying her into the jungle, leaving their homes behind. “I thought it was all exciting. I thought we’d be surrounded by wildlife and eat wild-growing food,” she says. “But it was a childhood fantasy. We were given no compensation from the state.
By Justin Jacobs| American Jewish World Service@ Today, 25-year-old Shabnam Khan is a minor celebrity in Mewat — a rural region of Rajasthan home to Muslim and Dalit (lowest caste) communities. Her claim to fame? She is the first woman from the region to become an engineer. She’s respected by men and a beloved role model to women. But her journey wasn’t an easy path. Shabnam grew up with five brothers and sisters, and didn’t attend school as a child.
By Justin Jacobs| American Jewish World Service@ Tukta was just a child when officers from the Thai government evicted her community from their farmland in Thailand’s rural Isaan region to make way for a vast eucalyptus plantation. She still remembers her father carrying her into the jungle, leaving their homes behind. “I thought it was all exciting. I thought we’d be surrounded by wildlife and eat wild-growing food,” she says. “But it was a childhood fantasy. We were given no compensation from the state.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States