The common bean is an integral part of Sub-Saharan Africa’s financial and nutritional security. With the continent accounting for 25% of global output, the cash crop provides employment, income and a healthy diet to both urban and rural populations. Devastating viral diseases threatening the crop, however, are increasing in frequency, putting the livelihoods of smallholder […]
Following the melting glacier that caused floods and destruction across the Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading regions in Nepal in late August, the country now faces the monumental task of recovery: managing a high death toll, continuing search-and-rescue efforts for those still missing, and tackling massive infrastructure damage, while supporting a population facing homelessness, hunger and […]
Political restrictions can dictate more than who appears on a ballot. Human Rights Watch reports that political isolation in Bahrain extends beyond elections into civil society and that separate good conduct certificate practices can also affect access to education and employment. In 2018, Bahrain implemented new laws that restrict former members of opposition groups and […]
For children living in India’s urban slums, access to a book can be more than an opportunity to read. Literacy provides the foundation for continued education, employment and economic opportunities, making access to reading materials an important tool in the fight against poverty. In India, mobile libraries are bringing books directly to communities that may […]
To much of the developed world, tuberculosis may seem like a distant threat. In 2024, however, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 10.7 million people developed TB worldwide and 1.23 million died from the disease. The WHO South-East Asia Region accounted for 34% of global TB cases, making it central to efforts to reduce […]
For families living in informal settlements, finding an affordable home can be about more than having a roof overhead. Without secure land or housing, families can face eviction, overcrowding and limited access to basic services. Community-led housing offers a different approach. Instead of governments or private developers making every decision, residents organize themselves to help […]
Libya’s education system has faced years of disruption following the 2011 revolution and subsequent conflict. Before 2011, Libya had achieved near-universal primary and secondary enrollment with equitable gender enrollment, but conflict, displacement and economic crisis have since restricted access to education. Education Cannot Wait reports that hundreds of schools have been targeted, destroyed or repurposed, […]
Kenya is often associated with safaris and national parks. Many may think of the Great Migration or the world-class athletes that come out of Kenya such as its marathon runners. With a country full of so much beauty, majesty and talent it is easy to become blind to the poverty that exists in it. However, […]
The humanitarian landscape is constantly evolving as conflicts force civilians to flee their countries in search of safety. In 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) faced significant funding challenges, raising $3.578 billion, while its 2026 Global Appeal estimates that $8.505 billion is needed to protect, assist and empower forcibly […]
Uganda is meeting conservation goals and alleviating poverty through its apiculture sector. Here is how beekeeping in Uganda helps with poverty reduction and conservation. Agriculture and Poverty in Uganda Historically, Uganda’s fertile soils made it one of East Africa’s most agriculturally productive nations. However, 60% of households rely on subsistence farming, reflecting persistent rural poverty […]
