Sharing a border with eastern India, Bangladesh is a fraction of its size but highly populous nonetheless. Thanks to recent initiatives by its government and the World Bank, access to electricity in Bangladesh is now available to all of its citizens. Electricity in Bangladesh: Where it Comes From Gas is the predominant source of electrical […]
As of 2022, 2.5 million people in Sri Lanka are living in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $2.15 a day, according to the World Bank. Compounding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka is currently enduring a severe economic crisis that has worsened living conditions across the nation. Amid deteriorating social and economic […]
Estimates suggest that there will be around 1.6 million Venezuelan immigrants living in Peru by the end of 2023. Moreover, UNHCR estimates that more than 7 million Venezuelans have left their country to seek protection in other countries. Venezuelan migration, primarily to its neighboring countries in the region, is mainly due to the international humanitarian crisis recognized […]
Education remains one of the most influential and longstanding resources in ending global poverty. Higher education institutions are increasingly reaching beyond borders, offering abroad scholarships to students from developing nations. Through study-abroad scholarships, students from developing countries are equipped with the skills and knowledge to address poverty-related issues in their home countries. With more than […]
According to the U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD), nearly one in six citizens in Puerto Rico have a disability. This equates to 22% of the population. People with disabilities (PWD) are twice as likely to live in poverty. With a national poverty rate of 44%, PWD in Puerto Rico face tremendous disadvantages, warranting a […]
After coming out of being ruled under a dictatorship for decades, Romania is still enduring political instability. Although more than 30 years have passed since the end of Nicolae Ceausescu’s rule, the nation is still struggling to find its footing, with the combination of widespread corruption and powerful organized crime syndicates leading to rampant poverty. […]
In Fiji, diabetes is very common and the numbers continue to grow. Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is common in Fiji, is a major mortality cause across the world. In 2022, the Fiji Bureau of Statistics reported the population number at 884,887 and according to the Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MoHMS), one […]
GiveDirectly directly provides cash-based assistance to those in need, eliminating the need for intermediaries, and thereby significantly impacting global poverty. Here is how GiveDirectly impacts global poverty. About GiveDirectly GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization that originated in 2008 with a mission to grant people living in poverty greater autonomy over their financial decisions. By adopting […]
Although progress is visible concerning poverty in Rwanda, with the poverty rate decreasing from 75.2% to 52% between 2000 and 2013, further action is necessary. The latest World Bank statistics from 2016 indicate that 52% of the country’s population still lives in poverty. Three charities, in particular, are combating the effects of poverty in Rwanda. […]
Refugees face numerous challenges upon arriving in Calais, a town in Northern France, as they attempt to cross into the U.K. According to the refugee charity, Care4Calais, most refugees are fleeing war-torn and impoverished countries like Afghanistan, Syria and South Sudan. However, the U.K. offers limited legal options for refugees to seek asylum. In response […]
