There are three major causes of poverty in Kenya relating to a lack of adequate education, even though Kenya is a country that values education and recognizes its long-term benefits for the nation. Kenya is in dire need of assistance to rise above the poverty line, considering 45.9 percent of the population were below that […]
Since gaining independence in 1991 after the fall of the USSR, Uzbekistan’s prosperity has grown by leaps and bounds. Located in Central Asia, just south of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan has become the fifth-largest cotton exporter in the world and is quickly growing its gold and natural gas industries. Its forecasted GDP growth for 2017 is seven […]
Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons all describe a similarly destructive reality. Terminology aside, each has made its mark on homes and history. Here is a list recounting the 10 worst hurricanes. Bhola Cyclone Bangladesh, 1970 Death Toll: Estimated 300,000-500,000 Although Bangladesh is prone to several cyclones in a season, the area was ultimately unprepared for a […]
In most developing countries, the majority of children do not finish primary school. For example, only 50 percent complete fifth grade in Ghana, and less than half of them can understand a simple paragraph. Programs working to achieve the Millennium Development Goals have had great success in increasing school enrollment in developing countries, but many […]
Nations such as the Commonwealth of Dominica, and in the Caribbean in general, have become increasingly popular for those seeking asylum throughout the world, demanding an understanding of refugees throughout Caribbean nations. Here on ten facts about Dominican refugees. Dominica does not actually have a significant refugee problem. In 2015, The World Bank recorded there […]
Landmines are any type of container of explosive material than can be triggered when it comes into contact with a person or a vehicle. The explosive blast or fragments of a landmine are intended to incapacitate a person or vehicle. 10 Facts about Landmines: Landmines are generally buried 6 inches (15 centimeters) under the surface […]
Barbados is a tiny island in the Caribbean. Many visit Barbados to enjoy the island’s lush greenery and warm sun. However, there are still causes of poverty in Barbados that impact the residents deeply. Locals contend with poverty on different scales, with the youth of Barbados struggling to overcome poverty. Lack of Opportunities The job […]
The Kingdom of Tonga is a tropical group of islands located in the south Pacific Ocean. Aside from Tonga’s beautiful scenery of tropical rainforests and volcanic landscapes, there resides much isolation and scarcity. Three main factors contribute to the 22.5 percent of people living below national poverty lines. By taking a deeper look into these […]
In 2015, 193 UN Member states agreed to work domestically and with other countries to make the world a better and more sustainable place. The resolution that the states signed on September 25, 2015 outlines a path towards sustainable development first precipitated by the Rio+20 Conference in 2012. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals try to […]
Play Well Africa is an organization that donates used LEGOs to several countries in Africa. Through these donations, schools are able to enrich education through a proven learning tool. LEGO as an education tool has been seen to improve the quality of learning in classrooms. Through LEGO, children are able to better express creativity, work […]
