One of the vicious cycles, or “poverty traps,” people in the developing world find themselves caught in is the mutually reinforcing relationship between illness and poverty. Chronic illness has a way of making sure the extremely poor stay extremely poor, and it can cause massive loss at both the individual and the national level of […]
Since 2011, Syria has been engulfed in a civil war which to date has claimed more than 230,000 civilians. The destruction of Syria’s economy and society means that today, 90% of its population lives in poverty. Here are five charities operating in Syria currently working to change this. 5 Charities Operating in Syria Syrian Arab […]
Syria, a nation with a rich cultural history tragically torn apart by years of conflict, has faced a complex crisis that extends beyond the frontline. The devastation of war is evident in the physical destruction of cities and the displacement of millions, but what is less often mentioned is the destruction caused by diseases impacting […]
Croatia is a crescent-shaped country located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. After the disintegration of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the separation has been hard on the people of Croatia as they struggle to maintain a strong, unified identity in the face of governmental transitions and poverty. Here is everything to know about […]
On January 23, 2023, Pakistan faced one of its biggest energy crises yet. For nearly 24 hours, homes, schools and businesses lost power. This is simply the culmination of multiple smaller-scale power outages and an indication of the severity of Pakistan’s energy crisis. However, there is one source of hope — renewable energy. Renewable energy […]
Laos, a Southeast Asian nation renowned for its abundant natural beauty and culturally diverse heritage, has grappled with the enduring challenge of poverty for several decades. As of 2018, a staggering 18.3% of its population lived below the poverty threshold, and this burden disproportionately affected those residing in rural areas. Moreover, 22.5% of Laos’s population […]
Much like everywhere else in the world, poverty increased in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 2023, national poverty estimates show that poverty incidence rose from 16.7% in 2018 to 18.1% in 2021, translating to 19.9 million poor people as of 2021. Government and private groups alike are working to reduce poverty […]
Period poverty affects millions of individuals who menstruate across the globe. However, one unique project founded in some of the most afflicted regions of Mali has emerged to lead the way in the fight against period poverty in Mali. What is Period Poverty? Period Poverty is the lack of access to clean and hygienic menstrual […]
Guatemala, the nation bordering Mexico to the southeast, is home to a population of 17.5 million people, with more than half belonging to indigenous communities. Guatemala is renowned for its temperate climate and breathtaking natural landscapes. However, for many of its residents, the reality of poverty in Guatemala is far from idyllic. Beneath its picturesque […]
As of 2019, Egypt is the most populous country in North Africa and the Middle East with a population of more than 99 million. For all intents and purposes, it would appear at first glance that Egypt should not have many challenges regarding poverty by virtue of it being a middle-income country. However, if one […]
