In its first phase in 2025, Pakistan carried out the largest single human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign any country has ever conducted, reaching more than 9 million girls aged 9 to 14. The drive targets cervical cancer, a disease that kills eight women every day in Pakistan and falls hardest on the poor. HPV vaccination […]
Access to clean water in Bangladesh is a constant struggle, especially for those living in rural, often poverty-stricken areas. More than 70 million people, 41% of the population, do not have access to safely managed drinking water. Since 2015, urban water access has improved by more than 50%, yet rural access has slightly declined, disproportionately […]
Laos is a landlocked country bordered by Thailand, Vietnam, China, Myanmar and Cambodia. Despite steady growth in Southeast Asia, Laos remains one of the least developed countries in the region, with a largely rural population. Gender equality remains one of the country’s most pressing development challenges, but momentum for change is building through projects supporting […]
Kazakhstan has made strong progress in reducing poverty, but some families still face more difficulties than others. The World Bank reported that Kazakhstan’s poverty rate fell from 49.5% to 8.5% between 2006 and 2021. These advancements helped 5.9 million people leave poverty. However, poverty in rural areas remained higher than in cities, with 11.4% of […]
Le Sartén por el Mango, established by the Arché Foundation, is a child welfare program in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Literally translated to “the pan by the handle,” the center provides nutritious meals and enrichment activities for vulnerable children ages 6 to 13. In December 2025, data reported that 28% of the city’s population lives in […]
Child poverty in Bhutan continues to affect some of the country’s most vulnerable families, particularly in rural communities where access to education, health care and other essential services can be more limited. For children growing up in remote areas, geographic barriers may make it more difficult to access the support needed for healthy development and […]
MedAdd’s 3D printing project is giving South Africans access to life-changing medical devices that were once out of reach. For decades, South Africa has depended heavily on imported medical equipment, which is often unaffordable for public hospitals or poorly suited to patients’ individual needs. However, a homegrown initiative is now working to change that one […]
In communities across Indonesia, tourism provides more than a source of income; it creates opportunities for economic mobility, entrepreneurship and long-term growth. Tourism creates more than jobs — it creates pathways out of poverty. Across destinations such as Bali, Lombok and Java, sustainable tourism helps local workers, entrepreneurs and families earn income, start businesses and […]
Child marriage remains a significant challenge in India with an estimated 1.5 million girls under 18 married each year. India also reports some of the highest adolescent marriage rates globally, with 16% of girls ages 15 to 19 already married. This cultural practice disproportionately affects girls and causes the most harm in rural and economically […]
Indonesia is a populous country located in Southeast Asia with more than 17,000 islands and 300 ethnic groups. According to the World Bank, Indonesia is classified as an upper-middle-income country (UMIC). Using the World Bank’s UMIC poverty line, 68.3% of Indonesians are classified as poor. Poverty limits access to education and economic opportunity, slowing long-term […]
