Vocational education and training centers in Kenya play a vital role in alleviating poverty. They are the backbone the country relies on to move towards becoming a middle-income country. The importance of technical and vocational education and training centers (TVET) is development and economic growth by producing a highly skilled workforce capable of implementing the […]
The use of child soldiers in Iraqi Kurdistan has a long and troubling history, dating back to the mid-to-late 20th century when Kurdish militias mobilized entire communities, including children, in their struggle for autonomy. Yet, one particular 1970’s terrorist militia, The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), continues its fight today seeking an independent Kurdish state, while […]
Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1), which sets benchmarks and measures the progress of the fight to eradicate poverty, remains a critical focus for Haiti. According to the Sustainable Development Report 2024, Haiti ranks 151st out of 166 countries on the SDG Index, with a score of 52.68. Despite significant obstacles, including political instability and […]
Elderly poverty in Uruguay presents extreme challenges for individuals and society. Although Uruguay leads the region in social welfare and maintains one of Latin America’s lowest elderly poverty rates of 2.2%, gaps in the nation’s safety nets reveal ongoing struggles. This article explores the overlooked realities of elderly poverty in Uruguay and examines its impact […]
More than 125,000 Syrians have migrated to Syria after 13 years of war. Many have come back to a country that destruction and death has devastated, a country which has endured the dictatorship of Bashar Al-Assad. According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), at least 580,000 people have died […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH), also referred to as the ‘Heart Shaped Country,’ is known for its natural beauty, diverse culture and kind-hearted people. However, its higher education system continues to face challenges due to the country’s complex political and economic history. As of 2023, 45% of students who complete secondary education in Bosnia and Herzegovina […]
Kuwait is known as one of the world’s richest countries, though more than half of children over the age of 10 are not reading proficiently. This phenomenon called learning poverty is unfairly affecting the children of Kuwait, highlighting the gaps in education equity and quality. In particular, learning poverty is affecting Bidoon children, a marginalized […]
Many citizens in Mali, a Sub-Saharan desert country in Africa with a population of almost 24.5 million, struggle to afford energy, and simmer in poverty. In 2022, poverty rates hit 19.1%, meaning almost 20% of their population makes less than $2.15 a day. With their growing impoverishment, their government has decided to take initiative and […]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, an island country located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, consists of the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadine Islands. Throughout the past several decades, women’s rights in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has made progress. With still more work being necessary, Saint Vincent and the Grenadine Islands have made […]
El Salvador is a Central American country that lies between Guatemala and Honduras. The gender wage gap in El Salvador is a prevalent issue, as it prevents many women from earning the same wage as men. According to Fusades, women in El Salvador receive $0.89 for every dollar men receive for labor. Having equal wages […]
