The U.N.’s first and most important Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for all nations is to “End poverty in all its forms everywhere.” Chile has experienced an economic miracle since the fall of Pinochet, and here is an explanation of how this economic transformation has translated into modern development. Poverty The U.N.’s SDG 1 measures poverty […]
According to a report by the World Health Organization, more than 80% of tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths were associated with low and middle-income countries in 2022. Common poverty conditions, such as crowding and inadequate ventilation, were found to contribute greatly to its spread. To treat tuberculosis, patients are required to undergo months of antibiotic […]
As of 2019, more than 750 million people around the world do not have access to modern electricity services, the majority of whom live in rural areas. These numbers are particularly pertinent in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where only roughly 20% of the urban population has access to electricity, and this number plummets […]
In India, remittances – money transfers from non-resident Indians (NRIs) to family members residing within their home country – are crucial to the nation’s economy and the overall reduction of poverty. As of 2023, India was ranked as the highest remittance recipient country in the world, with a total remittance inflow of $125 billion that […]
Ethiopia’s long history of armed conflicts endangers the well-being of children, subjecting them to trauma and putting them at risk of recruitment for combat. Child soldiers in Ethiopia are continuously caught between the chaos of conflict and political instability. Their rights are violated as they find themselves susceptible to physical harm, sexual violence and abductions. […]
Higher education in Bhutan is bringing a tremendous opportunity to this remote land. Bhutan is a remote, landlocked and mountainous country in Central Asia, between Tibet (China) and India, with a population of 750,000. Bhutan may be small, but it has a lot of potential. One of the few countries to avoid colonialism, remain self-governing […]
In 2020, Saint Lucia had a population of 40,200 young people (10-24 years) and they accounted for about 22% of the population. Despite being a high-middle-income nation, Saint Lucia has certain impoverished areas and relatively low living conditions. Compared to adults aged 18 and older (21%), one in three or 35% of children aged 0-17 […]
Mozambique is currently one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 181 out of 189 on the Human Development Index. Like many African countries, Mozambique’s political unrest and internal conflict stopped it from reaching long-term economic stability, contributing to the pervasive challenges of poverty. Additionally, repeated cyclones in the region destroyed infrastructure and efforts […]
The South Pacific island of Tuvalu stands as one of the most remote nations on the planet. The population of 11,000 has faced many challenges due to their remoteness and economic struggles, such as changing weather patterns and lack of access to resources to improve the quality of life for its people. Threats of Isolation […]
In Costa Rica, the impact of HIV/AIDS is a profound challenge affecting populations of families and communities. Despite the country’s advancements in health care and education in recent years, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS poses ongoing social and public health concerns. With a growing number of cases, there is an urgent need for comprehensive strategies to […]
