Displaced persons seeking refuge in Thailand following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar in March are amongst those facing dwindling American assistance after the United States federal government initiated drastic reductions to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs in Thailand, Myanmar and other countries in need of humanitarian aid. While non-government organizations […]
Nestled among the towering peaks of the Himalayas, Nepal continues to battle a deep-rooted poverty crisis, with more than 25% of its population living below the national poverty line. In the 2024 Human Development Index (HDI), the country ranked 146th out of 193, placing it among the lowest in South Asia. Although its HDI value […]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is a 389-square-kilometer, multi-island country in the Caribbean. SVG achieved full independence from the United Kingdom on October 27, 1979. The population is 104,300, with 30% living in poverty. Poverty, lack of mental health professionals and social stigma impact mental health in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. La Soufriere […]
The Comoros is a developing country located off the coast of East Africa, consisting of three islands, including Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli. Poverty and homelessness have been a large issue for the country for over 10 years, but the country truly focused on reforming development after the 2019 cyclone and the COVID-19 pandemic, causing […]
Diseases impacting Sri Lanka are divided into three categories: endemic, epidemic and pandemic. Notifiable diseases include cholera, diphtheria, yellow fever, malaria and tetanus. Below are some diseases impacting Sri Lanka. Dengue One example of an endemic disease that impacts Sri Lanka is dengue. Mosquitos transmit dengue. The same type of mosquito also transmits the viruses […]
In Algeria, where nearly a quarter of the population lives below the poverty line, organizations like Humanium are working to alleviate hardship and protect children’s rights by addressing the root causes of poverty and supporting community development. Here is more information about poverty eradication in Algeria. Understanding Poverty in Algeria Algeria has made notable progress […]
Several decades ago, India faced widespread poverty that created significant challenges for what would become the world’s most populous country. Unlike the Soviet Union or China, India chose a different development path in the mid-20th century. Although all three began as agrarian societies, China and the Soviet Union chose to undertake rapid industrialization. Contrasting forced […]
The Uzbek government continues to report progress in tackling poverty in the country. Over the past decade, the Central Asian nation has created new initiatives to improve living standards. According to World Bank estimates, poverty in Uzbekistan has reduced from 36% in 2015 to 17% in 2022. Poverty limits access to education, health care and […]
The gender wage gap in Zimbabwe has had a detrimental impact on women, limiting their economic independence, reinforcing social inequalities and hindering national progress. Although women make up 59.7% of the labor force population, they continue to earn significantly less than their counterparts. This persistent imbalance perpetuates an unstable patriarchal society and denies women full […]
A small, southeastern European country, Montenegro declared independence from Serbia on June 3, 2006. Native Montenegrins form only 41% of the population with Serbs, Bosnians, Albanians and Russians from neighboring countries forming the rest of the population. With a long Adriatic coastline boasting 72 km of beaches and well-preserved ancient towns, tourism remains a key […]
