Elderly poverty in Cuba remains a significant concern as the country faces with economic challenges and limited resources. According to the World Bank, individuals aged 65 and above constituted 16% of Cuba’s population in 2021. Looking ahead, the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) projected in 2016 that by the year 2030, 29% of […]
Bahrain, a nation renowned for its pearl industry and abundant date palms, has experienced a recent rise in wealth inequality and poverty. In 2021, ESCWA (Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia) reported that 7.5% of Bahrain’s population lived below the poverty line, a rise from 6.8% in 2010. Alongside poverty, the incidence of diseases […]
Poverty shapes schooling in Zimbabwe, determining aspects ranging from the quality of education to the duration of study. In essence, students with greater wealth are more likely to attain secondary education and experience transformative outcomes compared to their less affluent peers. Wealth Inequality Between Urban and Rural Children Urban Zimbabwean households typically possess more wealth […]
After a military takeover on February 1, 2021, Myanmar was thrown into a position that undid years of reforms and growth throughout the nation. The military in Myanmar overtook the democratically-elected governing body after its political party did poorly in an election held months earlier. The takeover exacerbated poverty and sparked a humanitarian crisis in […]
In a recent interview, The Borgen Project spoke to social and economic historian Dr. Richard Sheldon and Tessa Munt, former MP and current Liberal Democrat counselor, about foreign aid and development. Foreign Aid The British public is divided on foreign aid and development. There are those who celebrate the humanitarian achievements of foreign aid packages, […]
Many people around the world depend on fossil fuels for daily tasks and activities. However, emissions from non-renewable energy sources have harmful effects on health and the environment, with the most significant impacts felt in poverty-stricken countries. Nations with high consumerism, such as China, the United States and India, opt for fossil fuels due to […]
The currency of creativity is one far removed from the ebb and flow of exchange rates and recessions. Yet, with 40% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population living on less than $1.90 per day in 2018, the pursuit of creative aspirations remains a rare luxury. TikTok took the initial step with Rising Voices in South Africa in […]
Since the outbreak of war in 2011, millions of Syrians have been forced to flee their homes, creating one of the largest humanitarian crises in recent history. Natalie, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon and shared her challenges in an interview with The Borgen Project. She mentioned the support received from organizations like the U.N. Refugee […]
The United Nations Development Programme reported that only 40% of Yemeni households had access to electricity in 2021, primarily due to a severely damaged grid resulting from years of unrelenting war. Innovations in renewable energy in Yemen hold the potential to offer a sustainable solution to the immense human suffering caused by the lack of […]
Morocco has made impressive strides in poverty reduction since the beginning of the century. Organizations such as the High Atlas Foundation are at the forefront of tackling poverty in rural areas, pushing the country closer to achieving its goals. High Atlas Foundation “During my time as a Peace Corps volunteer, I gained a great overview […]
