One of the many reasons I'm so excited about starting a new job with the Global Press Journal next week is that I already know my grasp of #globaldevelopment and #sustainability issues will grow exponentially. Every story produced by the #womenjournalists in 28 countries around the world offers a window in the the social and economic justice issues, #agriculture and #environment challenges, and into the #gender and #humanrights barriers that block progressive development. These skilled women journalists are given a voice and a mandate to employ their intellect and energy to inform and educate people in their communities and beyond. They're changing the tone and tenor of #internationalreporting in revelatory ways. This story by Zimbabwean journalist Fortune Moyo is a perfect example. She explores the challenges for farmers who had hoped that growing winter wheat would boost economies and food supplies. But winter wheat requires constant irrigation--which requires electricity as a power source--and continuous shortages are aggravating many farmers. #GlobalPressJournal reporters are leading the way in the goal of seeing our world with a wider lens. #womeninmedia …see more