In light of recent outbreaks of avian influenza, or bird flu, in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) held a meeting in Rio de Janeiro on March 16, 2023. Organized by PAHO’s Health Emergency Department and the Pan American Center for Foot and Mouth Disease (PANAFTOSA), the meeting gathered health experts from the […]
Burundi, located in Central Africa, is one of the least developed countries in the world. According to the U.S. Department of State, more than 85% of its population lives in poverty, with 80-90% of people living in rural areas where agriculture is the main source of livelihood. Although there is limited data on elderly poverty […]
For more than 1.7 billion people worldwide, accessing loans remains an elusive and toilsome experience that results in financial marginalization and an inability to pursue business growth. That is why Kiva, a nonprofit organization, has made it its mission to combat poverty by providing microloans to entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional financing. Kiva’s innovative […]
Nepal is in a unique position — the country is blessed with abundant natural renewable energy resources, providing it with the opportunity to bypass developing a fossil fuel industry and transition straight into a renewable energy economy. In 2019, about 17% of the population in Nepal endured multi-dimensional poverty. Renewable energy in Nepal can help […]
The impact of COVID-19 on poverty in Kuwait can first be seen through the way in which Kuwait’s economy was substantially affected by the pandemic. Oil exports make up 90% of the country’s GDP, but COVID-19 had a huge impact on oil demand, leading to a large drop in revenue. During the pandemic, oil prices […]
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has hindered Ukrainian agricultural production and jeopardized the food supply to the most vulnerable parts of the world. This threatens the food security of millions of people and hinders efforts to tackle global food insecurity. The Breadbasket of Europe Ukraine and Russia are the world’s largest suppliers of sunflower products, […]
In many developing countries, corruption poses a major impediment to social development, economic expansion and effective governance. Corruption in these nations can occur in several ways, including bribery, embezzlement, nepotism and fraud. Weak legal systems, bad governance, a lack of transparency and poverty stand as some of the key factors that contribute to corruption in […]
A local Facebook group “Birmingham Stands With Ukraine” hosted one of Birmingham’s first rallies in support of Ukraine in response to the first strikes of warfare almost a year ago. On February 25, 2023, approximately 50 residents gathered outside Railroad Park in Birmingham, Alabama, to show support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia […]
Though a beautiful coastal nation, the Southern African country of Mozambique has a “young and rapidly expanding population” with one of the highest illiteracy rates in Africa. With a gross national income per capita of $480 in 2021, Mozambique is the fourth-poorest country in the world. In addition to economic poverty, the United Nations Development […]
In Mexico, a 900-plus-mile rail project called El Tren Maya (the Mayan Train) brings hope for reduced poverty in the country. The railway, estimated to cost $6.5 billion at the time of the announcement of the project in 2019, will run through five states in Southeastern Mexico and connect everything between Cancún and the Mayan […]
