Bangladesh, a small country located in South Asia, is the eighth-most populous in the world, home to over 160 million people. It is no surprise that the majority of inhabitants reside in crowded cities; 21 million people live in the capital of Dhaka alone. With a vast population concentrated in such a narrow region, space […]
British politician Rishi Sunak recently announced the U.K.’s official energy efficiency plan. The £3 billion plan includes a £2 billion Green Homes Grant and £1 billion of funding to make public buildings more energy-efficient, among other initiatives. Each of these projects presents an important step toward sustainability, particularly the Green Homes Grant, and could even […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has required inventive thinking in creating solutions, for both fighting the virus directly and for living a socially distanced society. The country of India has shown a spurt in innovations that have proved valuable to COVID-19 ridden populations; from hand sanitizer dispensers to machines that ventilate public areas. Technology can help improve […]
Although homelessness is widespread in the streets of Rome, many charities and organizations seek to provide shelter and food to the city’s homeless. Among these organizations is a palazzo that others deem the “Palace for the Poor.” Pope Francis has blessed this luxurious building that seeks to shelter, supply hot meals and provide various services […]
Zambia is quickly becoming one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most urbanized countries, but homelessness in Zambia is becoming increasingly prevalent. Zambia’s housing stock has a national deficit of 1.3 million units, which is projected to double by 2025. More than 60% of the Zambian population is under the poverty line, living on $2 a day; 40% are […]
The West African nation of Côte d’Ivoire, also known as the Ivory Coast, is located on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by five other countries: Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. It is a country of almost 30 million people. Following the conclusion of a civil war in 2011, Côte […]
In Canada, indigenous people face many struggles. One of the most prominent ones is navigating the healthcare system. In the wake of a recent scandal in British Columbia, where hospital workers would guess indigenous patients’ blood alcohol level and the pressures faced by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has had to reckon with how its healthcare […]
The fight for the rights of the disabled has been a long and treacherous road. Even today, many regard disabilities as the karmic result of the disabled person’s sins from a previous life and shame them for it. Here is a brief summary of the movement for rights and disability services in India. History People […]
Lebanon has struggled economically for years, with troubles only worsening with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past 40 years, the country has experienced spillover from the Syrian civil war, its own civil war, gaps in political leadership and a garbage crisis. Now, the pandemic is threatening to plunge more Lebanese people into […]
Nordic countries have been historically renowned for their social security and high living standards. They are seen as a safe haven and an aspirational goal among the international community. Norway is no exception, and a prime example of the exceptional Norwegian welfare state is the condition of homelessness. Here is everything you need to know […]
