Sports bind people, as they are not just fun or leisure activities, but rather a form of social cause helping tackle issues like poverty. Sports like cricket have helped children from impoverished backgrounds become some of the most popular household names. Cricket for Good: A Global Partnership For sports to actually cause a difference, boards […]
The Gambia’s oyster industry is emerging as a powerful example of how women-led conservation and entrepreneurship can reduce poverty while protecting the environment. The TRY Oyster Women’s Association, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) FISH4ACP Program, is a grassroots organization representing hundreds of female oyster harvesters. Through sustainable mangrove oyster harvesting and marine […]
Food waste accounts for 11% of Singapore’s total waste and has placed pressure on the country’s only landfill, which is expected to reach capacity by 2035. To address the problem, Singapore has introduced initiatives to manage food waste, including recycling, redistribution and treatment. Managing food waste in Singapore will support the country’s goal of becoming […]
Zambia, a country of about 20 million people, had just 10 psychiatrists as of 2020, according to the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Atlas. For a woman experiencing depression in a low-income community in Lusaka, the odds of ever seeing one are small. Treating depression in Zambia has instead come to depend on a different […]
Though Sierra Leone is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture, this West African country also faces persistent poverty. Inflation, minimal career opportunities and unequal access to resources and education contribute to almost two-thirds of citizens living below the poverty line. Repeated media coverage of tragedies in Sierra Leone, such as civil war, natural […]
Dementia is a general term for many kinds of cognitive illnesses that cause memory loss and personality changes, among other symptoms. There are many causes of dementia, including genetic factors, environmental influences and economic standards of living. Lack of Studies in Poor Communities It is difficult to pinpoint the exact number of those who suffer […]
More than 70,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza alone since 2023, the majority of them civilians. For more than eight decades, conflict has persisted over the Palestinian territory; however, the situation drastically escalated in 2023 after a Hamas attack on Israel. In addition, Israel has established a blockade around Palestine, severely limiting access to food, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted food security in Peru, leaving many without reliable access to nutrition. Peru ranked as one of the countries hit hardest by the pandemic. By July 2022, the country saw nearly 6,500 deaths per million people, surpassing every other country, according to the World Bank. Food insecurity following the pandemic remains a […]
Poverty deeply impacted Pope Francis from his childhood in Argentina and continued to shape his outlook throughout his life as head of the Catholic Church, who died in April 2025. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the capital, Buenos Aires, and had firsthand experience of poverty surrounding him, with people often dying in […]
One in four girls across the Caribbean marry or enter early unions before the age of 18. This highlights the widespread impact child marriage continues to have on education, health and economic opportunity throughout the region. In Jamaica, the issue remains significant, yet there is commitment to combating it. Child marriage also contributes to cycles […]
