Azerbaijan’s government and international initiatives are reducing elderly poverty in Azerbaijan, but the world still needs to take more action to fight it. The Asian Development Bank estimated that Azerbaijan’s poverty rate was 5.5% in 2022, as opposed to the World Bank’s estimate of 49.6% in 2001, showing a significant decrease in poverty. However, it […]
Senegal, the westernmost country in Africa, is a country of rich history and culture, however many of the Senegalese people continue to face the challenges of poverty despite its economic progress in recent years. As of 2024, nearly 36% of the population lived below the national poverty line, with rural communities being the most vulnerable. […]
Located in the Southeast of Europe, Serbia is a beautiful country, West of the Balkan Peninsula. Known for its rich heritage, cultural traditions and the beauty of its natural landscapes, it is unsurprising that it draws in an average of 1.85 million tourists every year. However, despite the positive impact tourism has on the Serbian […]
The Republic of Namibia is a country situated on the west coast of Southern Africa with a population of more than 3 million. The World Bank has ranked it as an upper middle-income country. According to the OPHI, more than 43.3% of Namibia’s population live in multidimensional poverty. Namibia includes high rates of unemployment and […]
Access to electricity is a fundamental driver of economic growth and poverty reduction. Without it, businesses cannot run, schools cannot provide quality education and healthcare facilities struggle to operate effectively. In Eritrea, where nearly half of the population lives in poverty, access to electricity remains a significant challenge. Only 53% of the population has access […]
Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America. COVID-19 and multiple hurricanes in 2020 exacerbated Honduras’s already high poverty rates, taking the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line from 48.3% in 2018 to 60% in 2024. However, to tackle these rising numbers, recent innovations in poverty eradication in Honduras have […]
Dracunculiasis, also called guinea worm disease (GWD), is a crippling parasitic infection that has afflicted humankind for thousands of years. The parasite Dracunculus medinensis causes this infection, which spreads when infected copepods (water fleas) contaminate drinking water. Historically endemic across large swathes of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, GWD has long been linked to […]
Chile is located on the west side of South America and is an area rich in natural resources and minerals, like copper. These resources make up a large part of the Chilean economy, making the country a relatively wealthy one – however, the wealth is not equally distributed, leaving many people living in poverty. ‘Poverty’ […]
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 […]
