Dominica is a small island country in the Eastern Caribbean with a population of around 70,000. Historically, the Caribbean has been one of the regions that HIV/AIDS has affected the most in the world, with an overall incidence rate surpassed only by Africa. Considered an epidemic in the Latin American-Caribbean region since the beginning of […]
Homelessness in Wallis and Futuna does not fit the typical image of people sleeping on city sidewalks. Instead, it resembles situations in places like Fiji, manifesting through housing insecurity and overcrowding that quietly impact residents’ lives. With rising climate risks and high prices for goods, families increasingly rely on informal support systems and French-backed programs […]
Madagascar is a unique and vibrant environment that contains some of the most exotic creatures in the world and the people are just as fascinating as the animals; they embrace nature and live off the land. But in contrast to the rich nature and culture, food security and living conditions in Madagascar are far from […]
The small, independent country of Andorra is situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Due to its small size and minimal engagement in world politics, the news does not often discuss Andorra. However, the gender wage gap in Andorra remains a persistent issue. With tourism being a main source of income for the […]
Renowned for its pristine beaches and sparkling waters, the Seychelles attracts huge numbers of tourists each year. Comprising 115 islands, the archipelago is estimated to have a population of 135,000 as of 2026. Classified as a high-income country, the Seychelles has the highest GDP per capita in Africa. Yet, despite this economic status, disability and […]
Many acknowledge Central Asia for its untapped, often overlooked energy resources. While the age of oil and gas has started to come to an end, Central Asia’s relevance in the energy space still remains. Kyrgyzstan opening its first solar power plant at the end of 2025 sheds light on the possible use of clean energy […]
As families talk over FaceTime with their loved ones thousands of miles away, Mexican migrants continue to support their families living in Mexico. The decision to leave Mexico for a better life is an important and impactful decision for millions of Mexican families. With more Mexicans living abroad, remittances to Mexico have increased and helped […]
Palau lies in the western Pacific Ocean and belongs to the Micronesia subregion of Oceania. The island enjoys one of the highest standards of living, yet it still relies heavily on U.S. foreign aid to maintain this status. Despite such aid, 24.9% of the population live in poverty, and disabled people face an even higher […]
Kyrgyzstan is a small country located on the east side of Central Asia, bordered by China and Uzbekistan. After several years of fighting for their independence from the USSR, Kyrgyzstan soon became its very own developing country with a population of approximately 7.4 million. However, having since gained their independence, Kyrgyzstan continues to struggle economically […]
In recent years, the world has come a long way in improving action and awareness for gender inequality and injustice, from fighting for equal pay to seeing more women in the political arena. However, around the world, 12 million girls marry every year before the age of 18. Child marriage in Equatorial Guinea has flown […]
