The U.K. currently ranks third in the 2021 Global Soft Power Index, but analysts argue that recent cuts to its foreign aid budget threaten to undermine its position. So what are these cuts? Could they really weaken the U.K.’s soft power? Is soft power even that useful? Since 2020, the U.K. has spent only 0.5% […]
AIDS is the breakdown of the immune system caused by HIV, a virus transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids. This often occurs either by sex or by sharing needles. AIDS leaves patients susceptible to other infections, if untreated, and it is usually fatal. Around two-thirds of the world’s HIV cases occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. […]
Kosovo, the second youngest country in the world, is one of many nations struggling with an increase in non-communicable diseases. Treating and preventing the diseases impacting Kosovo is more difficult than in other European nations because of Kosovo’s status as the second poorest European country, alongside having a significant percentage of its population (40%) that […]
Often, places that suffer from poverty also face period poverty issues. In Spain, two in 10 women reportedly suffer from period poverty. Fortunately, there are also people fighting against it, with Spain becoming the first European country to introduce menstrual leave at the beginning of 2023. What is Period Poverty? Menstruation is stigmatized and most women […]
With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has become a major investor in Latin America in recent years. Between 2005 and 2020, Chinese investment in Latin America increased from $12 billion to $350 billion. This investment, which is part of a grand Chinese initiative, has had a significant impact on the […]
Peruvian anti-drug police seized 58 kilograms of cocaine, destined for Belgium, at the port of Paita, Peru in May 2023. The cocaine packages had the Nazi flag and the blocks had the imprint of the name “Hitler.” In March 2023, Peruvian authorities discovered 2.3 tonnes of cocaine that were to undergo transport to Turkey. Cocaine […]
Iraq has faced economic devastation, political corruption and violent conflicts for more than two decades. With more than 1 million displaced Iraqis, the country is in desperate need of support. Here are the top 5 charities operating in Iraq. Top 5 Charities Operating in Iraq Save the Children: Since 1991, Save the Children has been […]
Music is a universal and abiding pastime for a reason. It is much more than an added pleasure; many agree that it has the power to transform lives. In 1975, Venezuelan Dr. José Antonio Abreu observed that music can dramatically change the lives of impoverished children. He founded El Sistema, a music education program that […]
Schistosomiasis is a chronic parasitic disease that is particularly threatening to young children. Infection occurs when people come in contact with water infested with parasitic larvae that penetrate the skin. Once inside the body, the larvae develop into adult worms that nest in human blood vessels. The female parasites lay eggs, some of which become trapped […]
The 3D printing approach, also known as additive manufacturing, is a method of creating three-dimensional objects by building up layers of material based on a computer-generated design or blueprint. Unlike traditional production processes that involve cutting or subtracting material from a larger piece, 3D printing, therefore, adds material, resulting in less waste. To print an […]
