The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports international development sustainably and structurally, aiming to eradicate poverty and provide countries with knowledge and resources to foster development. The UNDP has focused its efforts on supporting women in Afghanistan through the current economic climate. The organization is supplying women with vocational skills and financial knowledge to boost […]
Libya is a country in North Africa and has one of the largest oil reserves in Africa which is a primary influence in the country’s economic and political state. It was under dictatorship for 42 years and now faces the consequences of the 2011 civil war and NATO intervention. Libya’s economic state and political warfare […]
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in sub-Saharan Africa and has a population of 6.1 million, ranking among the lowest on the human capital and development indices. Poverty in CAR is widespread, with nearly 70% of its population living in extreme poverty. Its history of conflict and political displacement has undermined economic […]
Abdelkader Bounaga, an Algerian pensioner living in Marseille, was “enlisted” in the 1960s to fill the labor deficit in post-war France. He arrived in Marseille in a wooden boat carrying French soldiers being repatriated after Algeria’s independence. He is in the “Chibanis” group, meaning “grey-haired” in Arabic. Elderly Poverty in Algeria could deteriorate due to […]
Nigeria, despite its significant economic potential, faces severe health care challenges, particularly in marginalized communities. About 40% of Nigerians live in poverty, limiting their access to quality health care services. Addressing these disparities is critical to improving access to health care for marginalized groups in Nigeria. Barriers to Health care Access Insufficient Primary Health Centers […]
Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe which only recently gained its independence in August 1991 after a long history of the Soviet Union. The country, occupied by the Russian Empire since the 18th century, fell into Nazi hands years after the Russian Revolution, and following World War II, the country returned to Soviet Union’s […]
HIV/AIDS is a significant health issue in Algeria, affecting thousands of lives. Despite efforts to combat it, the disease remains a challenge for the nation. The Prevalence Algeria has seen an increase in HIV/AIDS cases over the last few years. According to UNAIDS, 26,000 Algerian children and adults were reported as living with HIV in […]
Indigenous peoples constitute only 6% of the global population and these communities are three times as likely to fall victim to extreme poverty compared to non-Indigenous people. However, their profound connection to the land and nature offers invaluable insights into modern environmental challenges. This article highlights three crucial reasons why this cultural wisdom is essential […]
Poverty in Northern Ireland exists as a unique case in the Global West. However, there are organizations in place working to amplify poverty reduction in Northern Ireland. The unusual situation in Northern Ireland comes as a result of the lingering effects of The Troubles. The Troubles refers to a period of political unrest and violence […]
Costa Rica stands out as a leader in higher education in Central America, thanks to a rich cultural emphasis on learning and a series of forward-thinking policies established in the decades leading up to the 21st century. Costa Rica sends many of its students abroad to study and the country has an exceptionally high literacy […]
