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 […]
Nauru, an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, benefitted from the 1900s phosphate mining industry. At its peak, Nauru’s wealth was estimated to be at “$2.5 billion.” In 1980, a collapse in Australia’s market decreased demand for phosphate exports, pushing the phosphate-dependent nation into economic instability and widespread poverty. With a population of 11,875, around […]
Although the main focus of many charities operating throughout the Galapagos Islands is wildlife conservation-based, efforts also prioritize the residents of these islands. More than 25% of residents in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands are living in poverty. Below are five charities in the Galapagos doing work in the islands to help. 1. The Charles […]
Ethiopia remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Despite decades of foreign aid from as far back as the Cold War, the World Bank expects that 43% of its 138-million-person population is living below the poverty line of $3 per day. As much as 72% of the country lives without reliable education, health […]
Ghana has made significant strides when it comes to reducing poverty, reflecting health, education and quality-of-life improvements. However, while up to a million individuals have experienced economic advancement since 2024, more than 7 million still struggle to meet their basic daily needs. This disparity is most prevalent across different regions, with northern and rural areas […]
Bordering the Sahara Desert, Burkina Faso is a West African nation within one of the fastest heating climates in the world. Burkinabe people in rural areas are especially vulnerable to reduced water access with as many as two thirds unable to access clean drinking water reliably. The sweeping reforms current administration leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré […]
