In Kyrgyzstan, aging often means slipping into poverty — limited pensions, elder abuse, economic hardship and gaps in health care leave many older adults struggling to survive. The average monthly pension is about 10,547 soms (roughly $108), which is significantly lower than the estimated monthly cost of living of 18,000 to 20,000 soms ($180–$200). The minimum […]
While disability and poverty are not always directly linked, people with disabilities often face challenges in many areas of life. This article will put disability and poverty in Saudi Arabia under the spotlight, while considering challenges that those with disabilities may face, such as unemployment. In 2021, 13.6% of the population in Saudi Arabia lived […]
Barbados is a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, part of the Lesser Antilles region of the West Indies, being neighbors with Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados became a free country in 1966, moving to a commonwealth realm, then to a republic in 2021. The level of poverty […]
Nicaragua remains one of Central America’s poorest countries. In 2016, 24.9% of Nicaraguans were living below the poverty line, a significant decline from 45.8% in 2001, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). From 2000 to 2022, Nicaragua achieved an 18% increase in its Human Development Index (HDI), rising from 0.563 to 0.669. Despite […]
From the bustling capital of Tegucigalpa to the city of La Lima where Oro Lencas line the streets, the harsh realities of disability and poverty in Honduras often overshadow the warmth of home. As the second poorest country in Central America, Honduras faces staggering socioeconomic challenges. As the World Bank reported, more than 48.3% of […]
The population of Seychelles is relatively small, with only around 98,000 people reported living in the country as of 2020. However, the rates of prevalence for HIV/AIDS in Seychelles are relatively high at around 934 people, as last reported in 2020. In addition, new reported cases of AIDS appear to be rising, from 75 new […]
Brazil, Latin America’s largest country, faces a diverse and unequal health landscape. From urban favelas to remote Indigenous communities, access to care varies widely. Millions lack regular health services, and regional disparities in medical infrastructure persist. These challenges make Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3 in Brazil)—ensuring health and well-being for all—a particularly urgent priority. […]
Known for its vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes across more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is a nation on the rise, having recently been elevated into the category of upper-middle-income country by the World Bank. Poverty, however, while declining each year, still impacts millions of Indonesians today, with 8.57% (24 million) of the population in poverty […]
Kiribati, an island country, contains 33 coral atolls scattered across the Central Pacific Ocean, only 20 of which people currently inhabit. These low-lying islands, with their highest points about three meters above sea level, rank among the most vulnerable to changing weather patterns. As seas rise and extreme weather events occur more and more frequently, […]
Nigeria, based in West Africa, has the largest economy and most populous country in Africa. It has a great amount of natural resources, such as oil, yet it remains one of the poorest countries globally, with an estimated 87 million Nigerians living below the poverty line. There are many reasons for endemic poverty in the […]
