When facing the prevalence of gender gap issues in the media today, the increase of eligibility for basic education, especially for young girls, has been a glaring and globally spread issue. Over the past decade, however, Cote d’Ivoire has made extensive strides in trying to bridge this gap within the country’s borders. This West African […]
Honduras, a small country between Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala, is home to 9 million people, some of whom are direct descendants of the Mayan civilization. Both rural and metropolitan regions of Honduras have enormous hurdles to overcome, but in recent years, they have made considerable strides toward ensuring long-term prosperity and security. In the […]
Cooling in developing countries is a major problem that affects health, disease treatments and hunger. Many developing countries do not have access to electricity and consequently do not have proper cooling systems either. Lack of cooling makes it difficult for fresh produce to last, leading to massive food waste. An average of 23 percent of […]
Sustainable agriculture in Tibet is crucial, because of the lack of arable land and the volatile weather conditions the country faces. Ensuring the health of crops is important for the wellbeing of people living in the country. Overview Despite the fact that only a very limited portion of the Tibetan region is arable due to […]
Myanmar is a nation of deep ethnic divide. In speeches, prominent military, civilian and religious leaders refer to it was “The Western Gate” — depicting Burmese society as a rhetorical last-line-of-defense, holding back “hordes” of Muslims from “invading” Buddhist Myanmar and Thailand. This “at war” mentality has fermented for generations, culminating in a climate of […]
Education in Ghana has seen a rise in terms of enrollment. However, there are still issues that must be addressed in regards to girls’ education in Ghana, that the country’s government, the U.S. and the rest of the world aim to resolve and rectify. In the article below, top 10 facts about girls’ education in […]
Pineapples are popular around the world, but as a tropical fruit, they can only be grown in certain regions. In Europe, almost 75 percent of pineapples are imported from Costa Rica, but Costa Rica’s pineapple industry is riddled with a number of social, environmental and health issues. Social Issues In Costa Rica’s pineapple industry, the […]
According to a report of the International Labor Organization, 71 million youth were unemployed in 2017 globally. In South Africa, youth unemployment is particularly high and has been so for decades, with 5.5 million young people currently searching for work. In response to high youth unemployment in South Africa, a social enterprise known as Harambee […]
Reflecting on over 50 years of the War on Drugs campaign from today’s perspective, it can be concluded that strict drug laws around the world have proven to be costly and ineffective at reducing drug use. Most governments engage in militarized approaches that target small-scale offenders and farmers. This approach devastates local communities and deepens […]
Education is one of the quickest ways for development and equality to happen in a society. Egypt is one of many countries that recognizes the importance of education in general and specifically, girls education. The country has already made great strides towards equal educational opportunities for girls and progress only continues. In the article below, […]
