For years South Africa had the reputation as a country of disparity. During most of the 20th century it remained divided along racial lines, until its 1994 election and the abolition of apartheid. With noticeable growth in its Black African middle class, the country has undoubtedly made progress in reducing its previous inequalities. However, disparity […]
When children are photographed, smiles come beaming through; this is generally true regardless of a person’s wealth or lack thereof. Smiles are indicators of happiness and hope that people in poverty can exhibit. While it is very true that many in poverty do not smile as their hope and joy are syphoned away by the […]
Farmers across the globe have begun to use new agri-tech to aid them in relaying agricultural information, and with climate change becoming an ever-increasing issue, smallholder farms can use all the advice and support they can get. This is why GSMA’s m’Agri program is currently funding a program called Airtel Kilimo or Airtel Agriculture. The […]
The cost of energy is on the rise, especially in the hot summer weather. Solar panels are the equipment of the future for providing energy. Bright, a solar panel installation and distribution startup, has raised $4 million to provide free installation for solar energy in the developing world. Last year, Bright began installing solar panels […]
Polio can have devastating effects on victims. Usually with little or no symptoms, the disease cripples and eventually paralyzes its victims. In a 2013-14 Polio outbreak in the Horn of Africa, 223 children were paralyzed due to Polio. The disease is transmitted through human feces, which often gets mixed with drinking sources. According to the […]
On July 31, Liberian schools were closed again after having been reopened for only five months. Students, parents and teachers were alarmed, since they had expected school to continue through the summer to make up for time lost to Ebola. An announcement regarding closing was made in June. Schools had reopened in March after having […]
A new study published earlier this month in the New England Journal of Medicine should dispel financial worries about allowing transgenders in military troops. As the Pentagon moves to allow transgender people to serve in the U.S. military, debate has risen concerning the potential specialized healthcare they might require. This new study shows that the […]
Sometimes, when one is trying to make a difference in the world, it is all too easy to get caught up in how grim things can seem. We are constantly being bombarded with evidence that the world is in a desolate decline, and it is hard to even know where to start. When these sort […]
Refrigerators. Everyone has one. Often filled with smelly leftovers and the occasional moldy cheese, they are a staple of the American way of life. However, refrigeration is not a luxury that everyone enjoys. Without refrigeration technology, food is at constant risk of spoiling. Globally, tons upon tons of food is lost each year, and a […]
On July 29, Senator Cardin (D-MD), a Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Kirk (R-IL) introduced the Nepal Recovery Act in the Senate. This act would provide humanitarian assistance to the Nepalese people, given that there were two earthquakes that killed 8,700 people in April and May. The Nepal Recovery Act […]
