According to a 2018 study by PacificData.org, 466 people in Tuvalu live with a disability. With little accessibility around the islands and in workplaces, many of these individuals tragically fall into disability poverty. Here is more information about disability and poverty in Tuvalu. About Tuvalu Tuvalu is a collection of small South Pacific islands with […]
South Sudan has experienced decades of colonial rule and internal conflict and two violent civil wars, the second of which lasted more than two decades and claimed an estimated 2 million lives. It also experienced a 2011 referendum which saw nearly 99% of the population vote in favor of independence. Today, net migration to South […]
In 2015, the United Nations replaced the eight Millennium Development Goals with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to track countries’ progress in eliminating poverty. SDG 2 focuses on eliminating hunger and China has several updates in this area. Here are the updates on SDG 2 in China. SDG 2 in China: A General Trend China […]
Even with its significant economic growth in recent decades, poverty remains a serious issue in Mongolia. According to the Asian Development Bank, 27.1% of the population—about 900,000 people—lived below the poverty line in 2022. The World Bank reports that while Mongolia’s economy grew by 6.9% in 2025, inflation also increased from 6.8% in 2024 to […]
In the bazaars of Tehran, a shopkeeper sees his aisles grow quiet as food price inflation reaches 40%. He describes a bleak moment when children enter the store to ask for basic snacks with only 10,000 tomans, which is equal to nearly $0.05 USD. This price point has seemingly disappeared from most local markets. For […]
With a total population of approximately 18 million and an area of 276,841 square kilometers, Ecuador is one of the smallest countries on the South American continent. Due to its geographical location, it is also one of the largest host countries for hundreds of thousands of migrants. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for […]
Tuvalu is a small island country in the West Pacific Ocean with a small population and faces unique climate-based challenges with its development. The current basic needs poverty rate in Tuvalu is 21.5%, due to the lack of fertile land and climate-related issues affecting the local population such as many homes and crop farms consistently […]
Despite being one of sub-Saharan Africa’s wealthiest nations per capita, Equatorial Guinea has long failed to translate its oil-driven prosperity into equal economic opportunity for women. The gender wage gap in Equatorial Guinea persists due to a combination of deep-rooted social norms, educational disparities and legal gaps, but a landmark 2024 government initiative signals a […]
According to the Government of Tokelau’s 2016 Census of Populations and Dwellings, there is no data available regarding homelessness in Tokelau. The lack of public statistics does not translate to a lack of knowledge; it instead indicates that the region’s basic housing needs are met through a combination of community values and subsistent economic life. […]
Sri Lanka is a small island in the Indian Ocean with a population of 23.3 million. Of these residents, 7.4% are malnourished, and the country currently holds a “moderate” rating on the Global Hunger Index (2025). Many of the hunger issues in Sri Lanka stem from environmental and climate-related challenges. Programs like the ENOUGH campaign […]
