With the presidential election coming up in November of this year, it is important to focus on the issues that matter most and remember the value of the vote. Every vote counts and determines the future direction of the U.S. and the world. With that said, here are some of the best quotes from several […]
Dubai has announced plans to open what will become the largest library in the Arab World in 2017. At least 4.5 million books will be housed by the library, which is designed in the shape of an open book placed on an Arabic lectern. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library expects a crowd of nine million people from […]
After almost 70 years of protecting and supporting child welfare, UNICEF has become a household name throughout the world. But where did the name itself come from in the first place? Like other common acronyms such as SCUBA or LASER, UNICEF has become so ingrained in everyday language that few may realize the letters themselves […]
The power of education is undeniable all across the world, both socially and personally, in both developing and developed countries. It has even been referred to by the U.N. as the universal “passport to human development.” With that in mind, here are some of the most thought-provoking and inspiring quotes on education, from several well-known and […]
In the United States’ current sociopolitical climate, charitable donations and the appeal of philanthropic investments continue to increase, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Although down from the 2.4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) allocated to giving in the pre-recession 2000s, sources find that philanthropy is on an upswing, inching back to 2.1 percent […]
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has established the goal of ending poverty by the year 2030. Contributing to this effort is $23 million in awards that will be released by USAID to 25 countries this year through the agency’s Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA). The funding will go to “U.S. […]
For far too long, HIV and AIDS have been a detrimental part of our world. However, with organizations like AVERT that have been at the forefront of the HIV response, there is some hope that this epidemic can be controlled and lives can be saved. Since 1986, AVERT’s aim has been to “share knowledge, empower […]
Remote learning, or the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through a program accessible through mobile or computer technologies, has the ability to expand access to education throughout the developing world. Provided in the form of online lectures, quizzes and projects, online course material may allow large numbers of students worldwide to gain access to […]
Online news outlet Quartz Africa reports that engineers in Uganda have built the first-ever solar-powered bus in East Africa. The Kayoola, this 35-passenger solar-powered bus, can run up to 80 kilometers (approximately 50 miles) on two power banks. According to BBC, the bus will primarily transport residents of urban areas due to its travel restrictions. […]
Literacy is a crucial socioeconomic factor in poverty. In developing countries, approximately one in every two adults can’t read or write, with the situation only worse in the rural areas, especially for women and minors. UNESCO is working to prove that literacy reduces poverty and to support initiatives in the area. According to UNICEF, “Children […]
