Hosted by the countries of Australia and New Zealand, the 2023 Women’s World Cup has not only impressed soccer fans worldwide with extraordinary athletic prowess, but it’s also making serious strides in the battle against global poverty. With its riveting mix of world-class competition and humanitarian efforts, this tournament is leaving an indelible mark on […]
Early education is often underestimated, despite being a fundamental cornerstone of learning and development. It offers children a crucial platform to nurture their skills and knowledge from an early age. These skills can prove invaluable throughout their lives, enabling them to access higher-paying job opportunities. Education holds the potential to positively impact lives from an […]
In September 2022, The Biden Administration announced the first U.S.-Pacific Island Partnership Summit. The promise made by the United States government highlights nine key areas to improve relations between the U.S. and Pacific Island nations such as Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Among various initiatives, such as addressing climate concerns and enhancing maritime security, a […]
The Impact of COVID-19 On March 15, 2020, Serbia declared a national emergency due to COVID-19. Following the declaration and the decrease in economic activity, the working hours offered in Serbia declined by an estimated 14.8% during the second quarter of 2020. More than 700,000 workers were at immediate risk, including those in wholesale trade, […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a multitude of intricate challenges, encompassing violence, food scarcity and mass displacement. Currently, the nation is grappling with a significant humanitarian crisis. The Issues Since March 2022, an alarming 2.8 million people have been uprooted from their homes in the North and South Kivu and Ituri provinces, underscoring […]
Following recent negotiations between the Johnson & Johnson company and the Stop TB Partnership, generic bedaquiline will become available and affordable to millions of people. Bedaquiline is a crucial medication in treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis which affects hundreds of thousands of people per year. Johnson & Johnson held a 20-year primary patent on the drug which […]
Renowned Nigerian Afrobeats artist Burna Boy is actively contributing to the betterment of his homeland, Nigeria. In celebration of his 2021 Grammy win for Best Global Music Album with “Twice as Tall,” he generously provided food packages to 300 families in Rivers State, Nigeria. Burna Boy is committed to addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges, including extreme […]
While seeing the beautiful wildlife and environment of Africa, tourists can also boost the economy and aid the country in its fight against poverty. Tourists can do this by simply continuing to visit the country, as it has been shown not only that African tourism reduces poverty in its Sub-Saharan countries, but also helps to […]
Hunger is a prevalent issue throughout many developing countries. Numerous studies have shown that hunger can have detrimental impacts, including low health and high child mortality. One consequence of hidden hunger that is less explored is the decrease in productivity that results from a nutritional deficit. Whilst this effect may initially pale in comparison to […]
Divorce serves as a primary catalyst in the formation of households with one parent. Due to the rise in divorce rates observed across several countries, the issue of single parenthood has gained significant attention on both a global and local scale. The crude divorce rate, which measures the number of divorce decrees granted per 1,000 people, has […]
