The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately a third of women will experience physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner or non-partner during their lifetime. In South Africa alone, more than 50,000 sexual offense cases were reported in 2021/2022; almost 42,000 of which were rapes. Jes Foord founded the Jes Foord Foundation (JFF) […]
In the arid lands of Mali, where poverty has been a longstanding adversary, a glimmer of hope is emerging through the empowerment of women farmers. The significance of this endeavor cannot be overstated, as it addresses not only the immediate challenges faced by these women but also strikes at the very heart of fighting poverty […]
In Belize, the rate of poverty hovers around 42%. Many Belizeans do not have the financial resources or means to access adequate clothing, shelter and food. Not surprisingly, most of Belize’s homeless population falls vulnerable to informal housing and shelter lacking appropriate plumbing, sanitary conditions and infrastructure. To address homelessness in Belize, outside organizations offer […]
Vitoria Reyes has been involved with the Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) since her high school days in Brazil. Now pursuing her undergraduate studies in the United States (U.S.), she annually facilitates LALA’s camps and mentors the next generation of Latin American leaders. She describes LALA’s mission as “trigger(ing) change and development in Latin America […]
Barbados is a vibrant Caribbean paradise, extending a warm welcome to travelers from all corners of the globe with its glistening shores, clear waters and gracious hospitality. Nevertheless, amid its beauty, it is essential to recognize that it is home to 281,000 Barbadians, of which 22,000 seek assistance through visits to various types of mental […]
In the past decade, awareness and agendas surrounding mental health across the globe have gained significant traction. Specifically, many have celebrated Argentina’s efforts to regulate and normalize therapy and other mental health services. With Argentina being the second largest country in South America and having a population of about 46 million citizens, it may seem […]
U.S. foreign aid is helping farmers in Ghana produce more crops during the country’s lean season. These efforts and contributions are helping to address food insecurity and grow the agriculture-based economy. Here is how U.S. aid in Ghana is helping to create measurable results for the country’s farmers. Ghana’s Agricultural Industry Agriculture remains a major […]
With multiple crises currently affecting the world, more and more people find themselves needing assistance. According to the U.N., 6.1 million people have been forced to flee from Ukraine since Russia’s invasion, with a further 1.5 million people fleeing from Afghanistan since the Taliban take over in 2021. Additionally, climate-related disasters cause people to flee […]
Eritrea, a small country in East Africa, had a staggering poverty rate of 38.9% in 2019, which is expected to decrease by only 13% by 2043. Affecting mostly rural communities, this situation is partly due to the young nation’s recent independence from Ethiopia in 1993, which led to recurrent wars, in conjunction with famine and […]
The Azores are an autonomous group of islands owned by Portugal. In this mid-Atlantic archipelago, dairy farming is an economic staple. In recent years, however, Azorean farmers have faced financial difficulties due to rising costs of production. Given the economic need for rural development in the Azores, recent projects like PRORURAL+ provide hope. How Poverty […]
