One may view renewable energy as irrelevant to alleviating extreme poverty due to its higher technology prices (than fossil fuels). In the context of poverty alleviation, basic energy access is the focal point, not a global perspective. However, recent developments regarding renewable energy showcase that the technological quirks of renewable energy offer tools to solve […]
Mental health is a significant global health concern, and many countries are striving to find effective solutions. According to the 2022 World Mental Health Report, about one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder. Creating a positive mental health environment has been a complex journey for the citizens of Nicaragua, as […]
Rwanda is a fascinating country in terms of women’s rights. Even though it’s one of the poorest countries in the world, it ranks fifth in the Global Gender Gap Index, beating even the United States. The main reason for that is due to the genocide that happened in the country in 1994, which killed most […]
According to U.N. statistics, 17.2% of the population in Botswana lives in poverty, with an additional 19.7% vulnerable to falling back into poverty. All economic indicators suggest a nation is on an upward trajectory in the global sphere; however, poverty remains a pervasive barrier for a significant portion of the populace. In recognition of this […]
For 400,000 permanent residents, life in the Bahamas is anything but a breezy Caribbean vacation. In 2019, Hurricane Dorian unleashed 180-mile-per-hour winds on Abaco Island and Grand Bahama. The storm ruined more than 13,000 homes to rubble and displaced nearly 30,000 people, affecting the elderly as well. Here is some information about elderly poverty in […]
Political turbulence and social turmoil have significantly affected El Salvador’s rule of law and institutions. The country’s crime policy intersects with these challenges to reinforce social inequalities, undermining steps taken towards stability and democracy. Here is information about fragility and the rule of law in El Salvador. Fragility and the Rule of Law in El […]
The housing crisis is a problem that is affecting many countries in the post-COVID-19 world. One of the many countries affected is the Central American nation of Panama. Panama is the southernmost country in Central America. Its location was of very high strategic value in the colonial days. This is why the Panama Canal was […]
Conflicts have been devastating in Cameroon for several years. This ongoing conflict has led to the recruitment of child soldiers in Cameroon. The insurgencies and other forms of violence present within the country have exacerbated the state of poverty within the country. Humanitarian Impact In Cameroon, more than 55% of the population lives in poverty, […]
According to the 2021 Census, the number of migrants in Northern Ireland, which the census measures in terms of residents of Northern Ireland who were born outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, increased from 81,500 people (4.5% of the total population) to 124,300 people (6.5% of the population) between 2011 and 2021. By comparison, that […]
Sudan is a country in Africa and ranks among the poorest countries in the world. With such rampant poverty comes a plethora of challenges that the nation must face. In addition to these challenges, Sudan has been in conflict since April 2023. This conflict has only inflated many of the problems faced by the country, […]
