History of Ebola in Mali began in October 2014 when Aminata Gueye Tamboura tried to protect her (non-biological) granddaughters from the Ebola outbreak in Guinea. They traveled back to her home in Mali by taxis, buses and public transportation, while one of the girls, Fanta Condé, had symptoms of fever and nosebleeds. The two-year-old was […]
As uprisings in Yemen continue to intensify, over 22 million people (75 percent of the population) are in need of humanitarian assistance, making Yemen’s population the highest number of people in need compared to the rest of the world. In addition, Yemen’s economy has declined since the GDP per capita decreased 61 percent and 1.25 […]
Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in Central America and has the lowest GDP per capita. The country’s economy has grown in recent years, but 40 percent of the population remains in poverty. As a result, hunger in Nicaragua is a major problem. Here are the top 10 facts about hunger in Nicaragua. Top […]
The history of Ebola in Sierra Leone can be traced back to December of 2014. The illness started out slow and unsuspecting as it crept across the land until really solidifying its grasp in May and June. From then on, the cases of Ebola continued to increase at an exponential rate. The First Case and Subsequent […]
Amid beautiful landscapes, active volcanoes and a diverse Indigenous population, Guatemala suffers from malnutrition and hunger. Many factors including climate threats, poverty, lack of education and low sanitation have contributed to this crisis over time. With Guatemala’s population growth rate among the highest in Latin America, combating hunger has never been more important. The top […]
Nigeria is one of many food-deficient countries in Africa, and its alarming hunger statistics are tied with high levels of conflict that have plagued the region surrounding Nigeria for years. A food crisis such as Nigeria’s causes distressing levels of stunting in children and is correlated with high rates of poverty. The following are the top […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), skyscrapers, luxury vehicles, high-end shops and fast-food chains line the streets. The country appears to be wealthy and in many ways, it is. However, poverty in the UAE paints a picture of exclusion from the comfort, luxury and beauty that attract so many tourists to the nation. The poverty […]
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop, located in Liberty, Missouri, sells fair trade items from a global community of artisans and workers. The shop — open between the months of March and December — benefits fair trade sellers in over 30 countries. What is Fair Trade? Fair trade is a concept that began around the 1980s […]
According to the 2017 World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, Singapore decreased 10 positions from last year in closing the gender gap. Singapore was ranked 65th out of 144 countries in economic participation and opportunity, political empowerment, educational attainment and health and survival. Such standings indicate a need to bridge the gap and address […]
Brazil has one of the most unequal wealth distributions in the world, which leads to drastic differences in quality of living conditions between Brazil‘s poor and rich. Big cities in Brazil will often have luxury apartments next to slums piled up on the outskirts of the town. 10 Facts about Living Conditions in Brazil Slums are […]
