Changing weather patterns have become an increasingly concerning issue around the world due to the long-term effects of human activities. Many countries, including those in Central America, face exposure to the long-term effects of fluctuations in the weather. In 2020, Hurricanes Eta and Iota swept through Central America, taking more than 200 lives. CNN reported […]
It is well-known that investing in children through education can drastically alleviate poverty in the long term. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE), for example, found that if all children left school with basic reading skills, 171 million people could be lifted out of extreme poverty. It also reported that “for each $1 invested in […]
A recent report that the World Bank released has issued a stark warning, stating that climate shocks in Brazil have the potential to drive between 800,000 and 3,000,000 of its citizens into extreme poverty within the next decade. It highlighted an urgent need for Brazil to accelerate investments in renewable energy sources to mitigate the […]
From identifying the best ways to improve agriculture, finance and education in impoverished areas, to finding those who need help the most through satellite images, fighting poverty with AI is becoming a common practice. Although the idea of using artificial intelligence to address such sensitive issues can be unsettling for some, the technology has delivered […]
Sri Lanka has been facing one of the harshest economic declines in the last decade. The country’s poverty rate has jumped from 11.3% in 2019 to 25% in 2022. More than 2 million people in Sri Lanka are suffering from the economic contraction. Some of the causes include food insecurity, lack of fuel, hyperinflation, supply […]
The history of renewable energy in Bolivia is not very long, as many of its significant developments unfolded a few years ago. However, that has not stopped the country from achieving important milestones in its transition to renewable energy during the said short period. Renewable Energy Initiatives One major breakout for renewable energy in Bolivia […]
The history of Romania represents the bloodiest regime change in Eastern Europe in 1989. The Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife got executed. And the transition between governments was the most violent in the whole Eastern region. Romania’s past plays a huge role in the current situation of mental health issues in the country. […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the nation’s premier agency for delivering foreign aid. Its website says its mission is to promote “efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance.” Although it is based in the United States (U.S.), the agency operates all around the […]
The work of journalists is vital in many societies. Unfortunately, journalists often put themselves at risk, even facing prosecution. The fact that reporters can face imprisonment for sharing information that authorities don’t want published underscores the necessity of their work. The lack of freedom of press continues to be a pressing issue, with 363 cases […]
The tourism industry in Hawaii is successful and continues to grow as Hawaii is further globally marketed as an idyllic holiday destination. In 2019, before the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 10 million tourists visited Hawaii. In 2021, the number of tourists visiting Hawaii remained at 6 million, despite ongoing travel restrictions. Although Hawaii […]
