In the Republic of Ghana, poverty prevails in both northern communities and rural areas. Though the country has a 45% agricultural-based economy, 1.6 million of its citizens are undernourished due to poor food systems and a lack of infrastructure. To combat this, grain silos made out of mud are being constructed using traditional methods to help […]
In the core of urban Singapore, small-scale farmers encounter unique challenges in their active pursuit of agricultural endeavors. However, a comprehensive and multifaceted approach is surfacing to provide Singapore’s small-scale farmers with sustainable support, enabling their growth and contributing to the city-state’s food security. Government Initiatives Pave the Way Singapore’s government acknowledges the importance of […]
South Korea, renowned for its music, delicious foods, intriguing dramas and colorful culture, has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability. It has emerged as a global powerhouse, showcasing remarkable economic growth, technological advancements and captivating entertainment that has captured the hearts of people worldwide through K-waves. However, like any other nation, South Korea faces its own […]
Luxembourg has become the first and only country to date to eliminate the gender wage gap. As of 2021, the gender wage gap in Luxembourg between women and men stands at about -0.2%, meaning, on average, women earned 0.2% more than men hourly in 2021. Luxembourg is the only country already taking this big step […]
Guyana is a country located in South America, sharing borders with Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname and the Atlantic Ocean. In 2015, ExxonMobil, a natural gas company, discovered offshore oil fields and transformed Guyana’s struggling economy into “one of the biggest success stories of the decade.” Guyana’s economic growth as a petrostate alleviates poverty and is key […]
Bangladesh is a lush South Asian country that some presume to be developing slowly along with other areas of South and Southeast Asia. In fact, the opposite is true: Bangladesh is a beautiful blueprint for how to build a country and lift citizens out of poverty. Its GDP has grown the most out of any […]
Since gaining independence in 1975, Cabo Verde’s economic growth has brought about great improvements to the welfare of the poorest in the country. During the 1970s, the GDP per capita was $190; this figure rocketed dramatically to over $3,600 before the 2010s ended. However, despite the growth to a middle-income country, the nation still had 35% of […]
One of the most predominant narratives surrounding methods of poverty reduction is the need for industrialization and urbanization for increased economic activity and productivity. However, this often overshadows other sides to the story, which is the need to invest in rural communities as they are, rather than encouraging urban migration. This helps to alleviate poverty […]
Losing a language means losing a part of an identity. Currently, only 6% of the world’s population are indigenous people, and they speak 4,000 of the 6,700 languages used in the world. According to UNESCO’s Atlas of Languages in Danger, 40% of these languages are at risk of disappearing. This poses a serious threat to indigenous communities, […]
Burger King is a world-renowned fast food restaurant known for the Whopper and the 2-for-$6 deal. In poverty relief circles, however, Burger King is known for its successful non-profit — the Burger King Foundation. The Burger King Foundation’s Mission — Education The Burger King Foundation’s first mission is expanding access to education to traditionally uneducated […]
