West Africa’s landlocked country of Niger is home to 24.2 million Nigeriens — 12.8 million of which do not have access to clean water, according to WaterAid. Around 80% of Niger dwells within the confines of the Sahara Desert where temperatures average 40℃, continually proving that access to clean water is hard to come across […]
When Nikki Reed isn’t on the big screen fighting evil vampires with the rest of the Cullen clan, she is creating ethical jewelry, clothing, home and beauty items for her sustainable brand, Bayou with Love. In 2017, the Twilight actress launched Bayou with Love in partnership with Freedom of Animals founder Morgan Bogle to create […]
Sunlight is one of Africa’s vastest resources, and that isn’t any different in the small country of Mauritania. Home to over 4.5 million people, the West African country averages only seven days of rainfall each year. Moreover, in Mauritania, there is limited access to electricity, with only around 1.5 million people having this privilege, leaving more […]
Costa Rica is a Latin American country renowned for its stunning beaches, delicious coffee and idyllic weather. It also has an aging population and is a world leader in elderly care. In 2020, 9% of Costa Ricans were above the age of 60. According to projections, this number could rise to over 20% by 2050, transforming […]
Although Estonia is known for its technological advancements and commitment to gender equality, the gender wage gap in Estonia is a persistent issue. In 2021, the highest gender pay gap in the EU was recorded in Estonia with the average gross hourly earnings of men being 20.5% higher than those of women. In 2022, the gender […]
Bangladesh has made significant progress in the field of childcare, surpassing the Millennium Development Goal set by the U.N. in 2010 and consistently reducing infant mortality rates over the past decade. This achievement can be largely attributed to the increased number of midwives in Bangladesh who have received excellent education through the National Midwifery Programme. […]
From Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic, stray dogs wander the streets of both urban and rural areas. While these dogs are laid-back, relaxed and rarely aggressive, they dominate entire neighborhoods. Tourists see stray dogs in the Dominican Republic, dubbed “Coconut Hounds” by locals, as a concern and a major problem. Contrary to the fears of […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), communicable diseases are those that are spread from person to person through “microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.” These diseases, also known as infectious diseases, disproportionately impact developing countries. Based on 2001 data from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 98.6% of the burden of infectious diseases arose […]
UNICEF reports that 37% of children in Nigeria experience malnourishment. With a population of 213.4 million in the African country, 6 million Nigerian children suffer from severe hunger and stunted growth. The root causes of malnourishment in Nigeria include poverty, inadequate sanitation and food restrictions. The following is an overview of the efforts to alleviate […]
Haiti is both the poorest and most dangerous country in the Caribbean, the World Bank says. Political instability, civil unrest and a geographic location with a high risk of natural disasters keep almost 60% of Haitians below the international poverty line. Simultaneously, Haiti ranks 58th on the Global Organized Crime Index of 2023, and the […]
