Genetic disorders are diseases that are caused by a mutation in the genetic structure of the cell. These mutations can arise from a modification of the nucleic chromatin material, as well as an alteration of one of the coding bases in the DNA structure. Genetic mutations arise from many different causes and manifest in various ways […]
“Together, we can make a difference.” It sounds cliché, but in the world of humanitarianism, partnerships have been shown, again and again, to be key in fighting global poverty and injustices. Of course, it occurs on an organizational level all the time. In the humanitarian community, organizations intersect in countless ways. At the end of […]
China’s rich men have been passionate about philanthropy. In the latest Hurun Report, China’s FORBES list, Ma Yun (Jack Ma), the richest man in China, is also the country’s most generous person. Ma Yun is the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a family of highly successful internet-based businesses. In 2014, according to the […]
Moringa oleifera, the moringa tree, has been aptly nicknamed the miracle tree for its nutritional value and medical qualities. The moringa tree is native to South Asia and is known for how quickly it grows. Many parts of the tree are edible, making it a valuable source of food in impoverished, rural areas especially in […]
Silk has always been a highly coveted material. While silk production is said to have begun in China several thousand years ago, the vibrant and expensive material also has a long history in India. Today, silk production may represent a pathway out of poverty for India’s rural poor. In the eastern state of Bihar, India, […]
An ongoing study involving more than 1,000 researchers in over 100 countries shows how data is transforming global health programs. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study was created to be able to examine health data on a larger scale and understand what is making people sick and causing them to die on specific continents. […]
Famous YouTuber Zoe Sugg, also known as Zoella, and Talk Show Host Ellen DeGeneres have teamed up with Gap to release a new line of clothing for female empowerment. The clothing line, called Gapkids x ED, encourages women of any age to feel strong and to voice their opinions. DeGeneres’ clothing brand, ED, has worked […]
In 2013, NPR reported that “a political war” was brewing over the Food For Peace Act. Food for Peace, which has been the United States’ primary program for overseas food assistance, is estimated to have benefited 3 billion people in 150 countries. The program began as a way for the United States to put its […]
In September, Baylor Global Initiatives hosted their first Global Health Hackathon. While a hackathon may sound like a group of socially awkward nerds sitting in a dark basement stealing credit card information, it is actually something much less devious and much more relevant to reducing global poverty. Hackathons are events hosted to bring together students […]
As the number of newly minted millionaires in Africa continues to rise, overwhelming poverty across the continent remains a pressing issue. The most recent report from the research firm New World Wealth has released new statistics regarding the concentration of wealth across Africa. According to the report, there are a total of 163,000 millionaires in […]
