Suriname is a small country on the northern coast of South America in which many rural families still struggle with energy poverty. Rural communities often receive unreliable electricity if they receive it at all and diesel generators only deliver power for limited hours each day. In isolated areas families pay high costs for fuel while […]
The microstate of Palau faces several obstacles on the path to housing security and affordability. Still, there have been successful efforts towards this goal and in preventing homelessness in Palau. Challenges to Palau Palau faces numerous challenges to its socioeconomic stability. The COVID-19 pandemic presented setbacks to the country’s economy, one that centers largely on […]
Many youths in Kosovo believe that limited access to power and social influence are restricting them. Kosovo is a partially recognized country in Southeast Europe that has faced many political challenges since the 1990s. It is also one of Europe’s poorest countries due to its limited resources, with 28% of its population comprising those younger […]
Poverty is an ongoing issue in Malawi with more than 70% of people living under the international poverty line. A vast majority of Malawians are living on less than $2.50 per day, resulting in 13 million struggling to achieve economic security. Women are at an increased disadvantage due to social norms, creating an even bigger […]
On October 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica. A few days earlier, several American news outlets visited the country to report on the developing situation firsthand. The events sparked fear across different countries but also ignited aid from these sources. In addition, Jamaicans united in the aftermath rather than being in isolation. Here is […]
With nine out of 10 Syrian refugees in Lebanon unable to meet their basic needs, eight out of 10 Palestinian refugees in Lebanon living in poverty and almost a million citizens internally displaced, sweeping international aid cuts in 2025 threaten to plunge hundreds of thousands deeper into destitution. The U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reports a […]
Montenegro has made steady progress on gender equality, however, women continue to earn less than men across most sectors of the economy. Structural habits in employment, social expectations and inequalities within the labor market reflect the gender wage gap in Montenegro, resulting in higher poverty risks for women. A 2021 report from the International Labor […]
For the last 10 years, renewable energy in Slovakia has changed from a developing goal to a national priority. A decade ago, this small Central European nation relied on imported fossil fuels to sustain its economy and power supply. Today, sustainable energy has become the cornerstone of economic and environmental growth. Supported by the European […]
Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa with a population of more than 23 million, has long faced deep-rooted gender inequalities. The women of Burkina Faso, who make up roughly half of the population, have historically faced significant disparities in education and economic opportunity. These barriers have limited their ability to meet essential reproductive health […]
Portugal’s journey since the turn of the millennium presents a paradox: a nation celebrated for progressive social policies that simultaneously grapples with deep-seated fragilities in the rule of law in Portugal. While landmark reforms have advanced human rights, systemic issues like corruption, entrenched social inequality and political instability continue to challenge public trust and the […]
