Across Latin America, Colombia has the fourth-largest infection rate of HIV/AIDS, according to a 2021 BMC Public Health article. The incidence of HIV/AIDS in Colombia started increasing notably in the 1980s. As of 2021, 170,000 people are HIV/AIDS positive in Colombia. Fortunately, the Colombian government’s efforts and the expansion of advanced medical technology have strengthened […]
According to the World Food Programme (WFP), 22.9 million Indonesians lack access to enough food to meet their dietary requirements in 2023. Additionally, World Bank statistics show that the poverty rate in Indonesia stood at around 9% in 2022. In order to address hunger and food insecurity in the nation, Indonesia’s government introduced special debit […]
Poverty plays a primary role in many of the social and political issues visible around the world. Considering this, global poverty reduction stands as the solution to strengthening social and political stability worldwide. The Connection between Poverty and Instability in Nepal Nepal, a country in South Asia, stands as a strong example of how poverty […]
Studies have identified poverty as a factor that can contribute to poor mental health. Knifton and Inglis detail this by underscoring that “Poverty in childhood and among adults can cause poor mental health through social stresses, stigma and trauma.” This applies to all countries, including Cuba. Here are five factors impacting mental health in Cuba. […]
Currently, there is a worldwide water crisis, as 771 million people face a total lack of access to safe water. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in three people worldwide does not have access to safe drinking water. The global water crisis has far-reaching consequences for communities across the globe, such as contaminated […]
Anuradha Koirala, the founder of Maiti Nepal, has rescued and prevented over 50,000 female victims of human trafficking in Nepal in the past 30 years. In 1949, Koirala was born into a well-educated and affluent family, showered with love from her parents. Her life seemed like a carefree fairy tale until her marriage during which […]
It is well known that India is a country where a high percentage of the population lives in poverty, and this factor influences different areas of human development. Particularly, the quality of teaching and access to primary education has suffered, both of which are fundamental for the country’s economic and social development. However, India has […]
As the Ukrainian-Russian war persists, Ukrainians seek refuge in the major cities of neighboring countries. With Poland bordering the west of Ukraine, several migrants have opted for migration to areas such as Gdańsk, Kraków and Warsaw. The Big Picture Ukraine has faced devastating losses within the past two years, including 23,606 civilian casualties and 8,791 […]
The number of people living in poverty in Hawaii rose from 9% in 2018 to 15% in 2022. Residents have always rallied goodwill organically in the tight-knit communities of Oahu. The spirit of aloha inspires compassion for others without expectation of anything in return. This attitude has fostered an intrinsically supportive population of locals for […]
Chhaupadi is a dangerous and illegal tradition of period shaming that most young girls in Nepal experience during their menstrual cycle. During their period, girls have to leave their family home and live alone in a chhau hut. They cannot touch or interact with anyone, attend religious ceremonies or use household toilets. Girls going through […]
