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A collage of 27 photos depicting people working together in different countries. Some people are outside, working with plants. Some are speaking to audiences outside and in auditoriums. Some people pose for a photo next to a U.S. flag. Some people pose for a photo holding posters. There is also a photo of seagulls on a cliff near water.

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