In Zambia, recent droughts as well as the threat of future natural disasters cause significant financial strain on 2 million smallholder farmers. This comes in a country where more than half of the population lives below the poverty line. As a country that mainly relies on rain-fed agriculture, the major loss of income and food […]
Child marriage in Serbia affects Roma girls the most, and legal protections still have gaps. A November 2025 UNICEF report states that a complete legal ban has not been achieved. Serbia’s Family Law sets the minimum marriage age at 18. An exception allows a court to approve marriage for a minor aged 16 or 17 […]
Facing persistent challenges of poverty and food insecurity, Namibia is implementing industrialization and agricultural expansion initiatives to foster economic development and improve food access for its population. Namibia has a population of approximately 3.1 million, with 46% of residents living outside urban areas. These less-dense areas often struggle with food production because of the harsh […]
Going to class for American university students may require crossing campus. However, in the Maldives, it may require crossing the ocean. The Maldives’ scattered island geography creates barriers to where students can study, which programs they can apply to and whether they need to leave their home to pursue higher education. The Maldives’ unique geography […]
Liberia experienced two civil wars between 1989 and 2003. During the conflict, armed groups recruited thousands of children through abduction, social pressure and promises of protection. UNICEF explains that child soldiers in Liberia served roles such as armed fighters, messengers, laborers and cooks. Girls associated with the armed groups also faced sexual violence and exploitation. […]
On May 15, 2026, Cambodia’s Ministry of Health launched a new electronic Health Management Information System (HMIS) intended for rollout across all 25 provinces, aiming to address gaps in health care data and coverage. The ministry developed this initiative in partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the Clinton Health Access Initiative and the Vaccine […]
“Everyone should strive for their dream and do everything possible to achieve it.” Maksat Kydyrzhan uulu, an emerging entrepreneur in rural Kyrgyzstan, is living these words every day. From watching production workshops to starting a small pop-up cafe with his wife, Maksat became inspired to start a business of his own. After attending training sessions […]
Electricity access in Haiti is a major determinant of energy poverty. This term can be defined as insufficient access to energy that is both reliable and affordable enough for cooking, heating and other essential activities. Only about a third of Haiti is electrified, with a stark difference between urban and rural areas. While urban electrification […]
Since the war in Sudan began in 2023, cereal production has fallen catastrophically, dropping 46% in the first year. By 2025, almost 90% of farmers and producer groups reported smaller harvests, and yields had fallen by as much as 71% in the areas most affected by fighting. UNDP reported that more than 19 million people […]
Belarus, situated in Eastern Europe, is a post-Soviet country that borders Russia, Ukraine and EU countries. The overall rate of unemployment has improved over the last two decades, but inclusive employment in Belarus remains an issue. While the general rate of unemployment in the country was about 3.5% in 2025, for those with disabilities it […]
