Football has the power to unite millions of people across cultures and continents, but its influence extends far beyond the pitch. Former England international Joe Hart is among those who have used his profile to support humanitarian causes. While best known for his achievements in professional football, Hart has partnered with charitable organizations to promote […]
From digital identification systems to artificial intelligence, Indonesia is using technology to modernize public services and create new opportunities for millions of people. Despite recent progress, poverty remains a challenge, with 8.57% of the population living in poverty. As Indonesia works to reduce poverty, digital innovation has become an important tool for expanding access to […]
Gender equality is heavily connected to reducing poverty. Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), gender equality, has 48 programmatic interventions through the United Nations (UN) and its partners. This one SDG accounts for about 25% of the UN’s SDG-related activities in Indonesia, and for a good reason. Young women aged 25 to 34 are […]
In the vast waters of the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of northern Africa, lie the Canary Islands, an autonomous region of Spain. With a population of 2.2 million people, the Canaries are most famous for their renowned beaches, rich history and culture, year-round mild weather and distinctive cuisine. Due to all this, it is […]
On Aug. 10, 2026, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia caused mass destruction, hundreds of fatalities and left thousands of people in need of urgent help. The earthquake hit about 150 miles west of Bogotá, with the city of Cali facing considerable destruction. Tremors were felt as far away as Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. It was […]
Despite its border with the Atlantic Ocean and numerous water sources, water insecurity in Angola has become a pressing problem in recent years. A rapidly increasing population, high levels of drought and agricultural demands have pushed water infrastructure to the brink. Furthermore, the lack of access to safe and clean drinking water has increased the […]
In 2022, 81.4% of the population of Mozambique lived below the $3-a-day international poverty line, many of them in rural areas with limited industry opportunities. The Southeast African nation is home to 600 fishing communities spread across its coastline of more than 2,500 kilometers, and approximately 350,000 people rely on fishing as a source of […]
Public libraries in Namibia are doing more than lending books. By expanding access to the internet, digital skills and government services, as well as libraries, are helping residents pursue employment and build economic security in a country where poverty and unemployment remain significant challenges. Namibia has made progress in reducing poverty, with the national official […]
Comoros, an island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa, has a multidimensional poverty rate of 19.2%, with an additional 19.4% of the population considered vulnerable to falling into poverty, according to the United Nations Development Programme. Multidimensional poverty measures overlapping challenges people face in health, education and living standards, rather than income alone. Between […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare in Rwanda is acting as a saving grace. The country recently made its own advancement in healthcare called the Health Intelligence Center. This system works at all levels, from healthcare clinics at the village level to primary healthcare facilities. This AI-powered data bank has assisted in identifying multiple […]
