There are many ways to help people in Tonga thanks to the wide variety of organizations taking action and accepting donations from the public. Here are a few of the organizations that are making changes and contributing to the well-being of citizens in Tonga. One of Tonga’s biggest struggles is its high threat for experiencing natural disasters. […]
The Central African Republic is among the poorest countries in the world. In 2017, the country had the lowest reported GDP per capita, at $656, and the average person lives on less than $1.80 per day. The Central African Republic’s poverty rate is among the highest in the world, with 62 percent of citizens living […]
As of 2017, the Tajikistan poverty rate is 32 percent, meaning that 32 percent of the population lives below the national poverty line. Additionally, 3.7 percent of people live on less than $1.90 a day, according to the Asian Development Bank. Tajikistan has one of the highest poverty rates of central and west Asian nations. It is […]
There are many components to consider when evaluating how well a country is promoting human rights. On many fronts, the government of Nicaragua is failing its most marginalized populations: women and indigenous people. Human rights activists and journalists are also subject to government harassment. Here are three issues of human rights in Nicaragua: Violence Against […]
For years, Paraguay has been one of the poorest countries in South America. The poverty rate in Paraguay is 40 percent. Its population is 6.7 million and many people in Paraguay have no regular income. Water, electricity and housing are very scarce in Paraguay. With all of these issues, people in other countries often wonder […]
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and mental illness, are responsible for 70 percent of all deaths globally. Despite their prevalence, NCDs receive less than 2 percent of all global health aid funding. The percentage of NCDs among the global population is expected to rise. It is estimated that in the next […]
Destruction from ten years of The Contra War (1980-1990), as well as a 1987 economic crisis, led to the collapse of Nicaragua’s economy. Among the almost half of the population that is rural, about 68 percent live on less than a dollar a day. Why is Nicaragua poor? Nicaragua’s population currently stands at 6.1 million […]
Grenada prime minister Keith Mitchell said that the greatest challenge he faced was bringing down the Grenada poverty rate. This is with good reason. Although the government has implemented many developmental programs, Grenada remains poor. However, with the right determination and effort, Grenada may have hope. Currently, the Grenada poverty rate stands at 32 percent. […]
New technological advancements in Kenyan education are attracting students and parents to schools in the area. Such advancements not only aid the students’ learning, but also get them excited about going to school and getting a basic education. Amaf Primary and Elim Academy in Kawangware, a low-income settlement in Nairobi, have already reaped the benefits […]
Along the coast of eastern Africa sits Tanzania, home to the continent’s tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. Beside Kilimanjaro resides a population of 45 million people; the majority of them live in a rural setting- a full 74 percent. Yet, despite this rural majority, only two percent of rural residents have access to electricity – an […]
