The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite its vast mineral wealth, faces significant challenges in socio-economic development due to high poverty levels. Political corruption, limited economic opportunities and ongoing conflict all contribute to the persistent poverty in the country. The following is a brief look into the extent and causes of poverty in the DRC. […]
After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in fashion merchandise, Amy Woodell set off for Zambia on a graduation trip. There, she met many wonderful women who were struggling to make ends meet. Realizing that she could not leave the country behind, she decided to start the organization Clothed in Hope, […]
The West African nation of Ghana is grappling with a widespread, decades-long poverty crisis, predominately in rural areas of the country. According to the World Bank, 20.5% of Ghana’s population lived below the international poverty line in 2022. In particular, elderly poverty in Ghana has become a growing problem due to factors including a rapidly […]
Launched in 2019, the TB Elimination Alliance (TEA) is an organization ending tuberculosis in underrepresented Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander populations. Currently, 13 million people have latent tuberculosis infection (CDC, 2023). Of this number, 36% of Asian/Asian Americans and 25% of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have tuberculosis. To help combat the high rates […]
Poverty remains a significant challenge in India, a country with a population of more than 1.4 billion people. However, efforts to alleviate poverty have shown progress over the years. Here are six things to know about poverty reduction in India. 6 Things to Know About Poverty Reduction in India Significant decrease in poverty rates – […]
Delivering foreign assistance presents formidable challenges, particularly in regions affected by conflict, where corruption, fraud and theft undermine the integrity of aid programs. Shockingly, an estimated 5% to 15% of foreign aid is lost due to fraudulent activities and diversions. To address these issues, biometric technology has emerged as a crucial tool in the fight […]
By 2004, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, commonly known as Vietnam, accomplished its Millenium Development Goal (MDG) of halving extreme poverty rates a decade before the United Nations Deadline. In 1993, 58.1% of households in Vietnam lived under the international poverty line. By 2004, that number had dropped to 19.5%. This was done by […]
The rate of child poverty in Trinidad and Tobago constitutes a staggering 50% of those living in poverty on the islands. This can negatively impact a variety of facets in a child’s life including their access to a quality education. As children account for more than 200,000 of the country’s population, UNDP, UNICEF and the […]
Brazil, a land of contrasts, boasts natural beauty and cultural richness alongside daunting challenges like poverty and inequality. According to the World Bank, in 2021, 12.5 million people in Brazil lived under the international poverty line. And, in 2021, Brazil had a Gini index score of 52.9%, making it one of the most unequal countries […]
Homelessness is prevalent in London. According to the homeless organization Streets of London, more than 8,000 people live on the streets. The homeless organization’s website discusses reasons for the loss of housing including abuse, addiction, mental health struggles and relationship issues. People without homes are vulnerable to violence, theft, harassment and even death. Crisis U.K., […]
