Located in west Africa, Sierra Leone remains to be one of the most impoverished countries in the world. With over 8.7 million in population, the coastal country has experienced frequent political turbulence over the past two decades, from the successful coup in 1997 to the recent attempt in November 2023. Sierra Leone is one of […]
The World Economic Forum’s 2023 report on the global gender gap placed Pakistan 142 out of 146 globally. The report breaks Women’s Rights in Pakistan down into four different sections: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. Below average in all areas, the situation for Pakistani women is made promising […]
Following armed attacks against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar in August 2017, thousands of Rohingya Muslims sought refuge in Bangladesh for safety. Over the course of six years, more than 960,000 Rohingya refugees have made a home at the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Faced with multiple ration cuts in the past due […]
The U.K. government states that as of July 2023, about 63% of people in Nigeria endure conditions of poverty. This data presents a telling statistic starkly illustrating high levels of poverty that persist in Nigeria. It underscores the barriers and obstacles many individuals encounter to succeed. Despite these challenges, Nigeria has produced a notable number […]
During times of crisis, children often find themselves in especially vulnerable situations. Worldwide, more than 330 million children are grappling with the harsh realities of poverty. These are not just economic struggles; these children lack essentials like clean water, food, shelter and health care – the very basics needed for their well-being. This is where […]
In a strategic move that intertwines economic revitalization with environmental sustainability, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) automaker BYD is set to invest a substantial 3 billion reais ($620 million) towards an advanced EV manufacturing hub in Brazil. This ambitious endeavor, situated in the northeastern state of Bahia, specifically in the town of Camaçari, holds the […]
Romania has had a turbulent past with its role as a close ally of the Soviet Union, and its own revolution which led to the collapse of communism in 1989. As a new era dawned upon the country, the democratization process began. Over the decades, efforts toward gender equality have improved women’s rights in Romania […]
Violence against women is a longstanding epidemic that, on average, affects one in three women worldwide. While laws exist globally to safeguard women from the violence they endure, numerous countries adhere to customs and traditions that inflict harm upon women and girls within their borders. In many instances, the legal system tends to overlook these […]
HelloFresh, the meal kit delivery service founded in 2011, serves more than 7 million customers worldwide. In 2022, the company achieved a remarkable milestone by delivering more than 1 billion meals worldwide. Since its advent, the company’s popularity has soared, quickly establishing itself as a trusted provider of quick, fresh and easy meals. However, if […]
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) was established in 1960 by volunteers Jacquie Stuyt, Evelyn White, Nora Warmington and Elspeth Orchard. They convened with others from the National Board of Catholic Women, the Catholic Women’s League and the Union of Catholic Mothers to arrange the first Family Fast Day in 1960. As a result […]
