Morocco is working to create an equitable society that is inclusive of people living with disability and poverty. The king and ministers of government in recent years have expressed concerns regarding the connection between disability and poverty in Morocco and have set out to address those concerns. The Moroccan government in conjunction with international nonprofit […]
Aggressively changing weather patterns intensified the El Niño season in 2024, bringing a period of drought to the country of Zimbabwe. Already one of the countries susceptible to agricultural hardships, Zimbabwe is especially affected, making food security a top concern among the country’s leaders. The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Anxious Jongwe Masuka, urged immediate action […]
When it comes to global poverty, it is upon that a focus on education is key for increased sustainability in developing countries. There are many initiatives in place across the globe from UNICEF and the United Nations that aim to promote access to higher education in many low- and middle-income countries. In fact, about $12.2 […]
eEntering 2025, one of the largest questions facing the West is how much more aid is going to be sent to Ukraine, as while the U.K. and other European states have remained steadfast in their support for Kiev, America’s change in administration has presented fresh uncertainty regarding Ukraine’s future support. For nearly three years now, […]
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, an island country of the southeastern West Indies and the southernmost island in the Caribbean, houses a population of roughly 1.39 million people. Amongst this number, 20% are classified to be below the poverty line, with more than one-seventh of the population living in 313 informal settlements or slums. […]
Jordan is the home to 11.34 million people of which an estimated 2.72 million live in poverty. Additionally, somewhere around 11% of all Jordanians are diagnosed with a disability. The unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities in Jordan is almost double the amount of individuals without disabilities. Unequal access to services caused by poverty leads […]
Since the collapse of Somalia’s central government in 1991, the country has faced decades of civil war and lawlessness. Political instability and ongoing conflict have driven widespread poverty, leaving Somalia as one of the world’s poorest nations. Regarding this, 69% of the population lives below the poverty line, earning less than $2.15 a day. Estimates […]
Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia neighbored by Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the south, Tajikistan to the southeast and Turkmenistan to the southwest. It is one of only two countries in the world that is doubly landlocked, or surrounded by other countries that are also landlocked. Disability and […]
Colombia is a resource-rich country in the north of South America that is diverse and full of contrasts. Considering their challenging history, the nation has grown to become more resilient in terms of democracy and culture. Colombia is the world’s 55th largest exporter, with about $41 billion in exports to foreign markets. However, diseases impacting […]
Kiribati is an island country formed in 1979 that is located in Oceana. Despite having a smaller population compared to its neighbors, Kiribati has been steadily growing in its economic power ever since its inception. One can attribute this partly to women’s rights in Kiribati, which have been prominent ever since the country’s inception. Within […]
