The COVID-19 pandemic made children in Peru, a large South American nation, more vulnerable to many effects of poverty. Namely, many children have lost access to quality education. A nonprofit organization called Messengers of Peace Peru has recently developed a program to address the educational gap in Peru while providing nutritional and psychological support. Poverty […]
In Ethiopia, many women of all ages suffer from improper hygiene during their periods. Here is how the organization Dignity Period is currently making a difference regarding period poverty in Ethiopia, both for the country and even worldwide. What is Period Poverty? For those who may be unfamiliar, period poverty is the lack of menstrual […]
For nearly 80 years, Palestine has faced a complex humanitarian crisis connected to both internal and external political conflict that has caused unrest, instability and the loss of many lives. The exacerbation of the already dire situation — especially in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip — has led to economic instability, the […]
In Summer 2022, Laos’ economic crisis hit a breaking point. The national debt rose to more than 10% of the GDP of the country. Two-thirds of workers had their pay either decrease or remain the same. Food insecurity increased to dangerous levels, with 35% of households reporting regularly not eating a meal for an entire […]
Haiti is undergoing significant economic turmoil. The economic crisis in Haiti has posed challenges for families in affording essential items like food and has also affected their ability to sell crops in local markets. Political instability, natural disasters and social unrest have worsened these challenges, further affecting the country’s capacity to attain sustainable economic growth […]
Pastoralism, also known as animal husbandry, serves as a prime economic activity in Kenya, with 90% of the youth workforce involved in this venture. In fact, around 95% of families in rural locations earn their incomes from pastoral labor, which emphasizes the financial importance of this activity. However, a long-standing drought has displaced many pastoralists […]
Poverty emerges as a relentless enemy across nations, holding millions of lives at its mercy. While the implications of poverty on basic necessities have been studied, a consequence lies hidden within the fine lines of public health — the impact of poverty on the immune system. This article delves into the relationship between poverty and […]
Despite having the fourth-largest population in Africa and one of the richest supplies of natural resources anywhere on the planet, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been a perpetual human rights catastrophe for decades. Due to fractured internal violence, the DRC’s economy has struggled to progress, and the nation is now among the […]
Mongolia is an Asian country known for its vast landscapes and dry climate and is one of the world’s highest countries in terms of elevation. However, the country also suffers from a high rate of child poverty. Poverty is concentrated heavily in rural regions, often hours away from the nearest city. However, child poverty does […]
A group of leading economists has emphasized that neglecting to address the growing disparity between the wealthy and impoverished worldwide will reinforce poverty. Here is information about the letter they wrote that is acting as a call to action. A Letter Demands Action More than 200 senior economists have issued a call for action on […]
