According to a 2022 UNDP report, disability and poverty in Georgia are still affecting the country, with improvements to such situations only beginning recently. During the Soviet period, Georgia handled those with disabilities and those suffering from poverty because of their disabilities, with a mindset and a practice of “exclusion and institutionalization.” Reformations to this […]
Poverty and mental health are deeply intertwined in Benin, where nearly 38.5% of the population lives below the poverty line. Poverty exacerbates mental health issues, creating barriers to accessing necessary care. Mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression disproportionately affect individuals in low-income settings due to stress, lack of support, and stigma. These findings […]
Between 2011 and 2021, Paraguay’s forest coverage fell from 48.2% to 39.8%, with 88% of the deforestation happening in the Paraguayan Chaco, largely due to cattle ranching and coal mining. Domestic laws allow most of these clearances, as they require preserving only 25% of forested land in ranching or mining areas. As part of ongoing […]
Papua New Guinea is an Island in the Asian Pacific, with rainforests covering 75% of the country’s area. A lack of basic infrastructure puts the population at a higher risk of contracting diseases. More than 76% of the population “lacks access to safe toilets,” and “66% do not have access to clean drinking water,” according […]
Those experiencing poverty in Seychelles live on less than $6.85 a day, which was estimated to be nearly 5.6% of the population in 2023. The majority of poverty is concentrated in certain districts of Mahé, the largest island. Issues like substance abuse and teenage pregnancy affect people in poverty – these can hinder efforts in […]
Elderly poverty in Zambia is a growing concern in a country where more than 60% of the population lives below the poverty line. Older Zambians face unique challenges, often compounded by a lack of formal pensions, leaving many reliant on informal family networks or charity. As poverty continues to affect much of the population, elderly […]
While extreme poverty does not exist in Samoa, 20% of Samoans still live under the national poverty line, a decrease from 21.9% in 2018. This could be due to the initiatives working to increase self-reliance and sustainability focusing on the rural areas and those considered vulnerable, like women and young people. Energy Projects In 2019, […]
Extreme poverty looms over Namibia, negatively affecting its population of 2.6 million and keeping living standards low. These high levels of socioeconomic hardship often cause people to overlook the country’s mental health issues, although illnesses such as anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma, bipolar disorders and psychosis affect 25.6% of its population and the […]
With approximately one in four living under the poverty line and 40% being at risk of falling into poverty, the Dominican Republic suffers from a plethora of social issues. In particular, women and children are at most risk. For women, there are sharp increases in maternal mortality, with 107 women dying for every 100,000 births. […]
Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean country consisting of the two main islands and several smaller islands with 97% of the country’s population located in Antigua. The British colonized the country in the 17th century and transported a large population of enslaved Africans to work on sugar and tobacco plantations. After the emancipation of slavery […]
