Somalia, a nation plagued by decades of war and a series of natural disasters, is currently grappling with the most severe drought in its history. The effects of Somalia’s drought-induced humanitarian crises have been devastating, leading to widespread poverty. According to the World Bank, Somalia is projected to face a poverty rate of about 73% […]
Education stands as the cornerstone of progress and development in any society. Amid the challenges and upheavals that have marked Iraq’s recent history, education has emerged as a beacon of hope and transformation, offering a pathway toward a brighter future for the nation and its people. The Ripple Effects of Conflict on Education Iraq’s education […]
The spectrum of organizations fighting poverty is vast, ranging from global entities like UNICEF to numerous grassroots agencies dedicated to effecting change. This article compiles a catalog of organizations across various sectors, each making a significant impact in their respective fields. These organizations encompass those focused on health care in economically challenged regions to those […]
In India, child begging is a pressing issue that frequently occurs at busy intersections, where young children solicit money from passing vehicles. Despite being illegal, this practice persists, depriving children of their right to education and a happy childhood, effectively subjecting them to modern-day forms of exploitation. This unfortunate situation is most prevalent in major […]
Pandemics can happen at any time — a fact that the world has become painfully aware of in the last few years. COVID-19 taught modern people the devastating effects of emerging infectious diseases or EIDs, and as a result, more discussions about vaccination have opened up. Vaccines can save lives, but for the global poor, […]
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people in developing countries still lack safe and reliable water sources. The scarcity of clean water poses serious health risks, perpetuates poverty and hinders socio-economic development. The following is an exploration of innovative technologies and approaches that are revolutionizing solutions for clean water access […]
Ongoing conflict and persistently high poverty levels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have spurred the active involvement of both non-governmental and government organizations in the United Kingdom (U.K.) over several years. These organizations have dedicated their efforts to providing essential aid to those affected by poverty and assisting displaced victims of conflict […]
Though ubiquitous in countries like the U.S. and U.K. and easy to ignore, basic sanitation services remain unavailable to more than 1.7 billion people. Without private toilets, almost 500 million of these individuals practice open defecation, going to the bathroom in places like street gutters or into bodies of water. Human waste that is not […]
In March 2023, the President released a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, reserving $63.1 billion for foreign aid, as well as $32 billion specifically for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The USAID Budget for 2024 is an important step up, with an increase of $3 billion, or roughly 10% from the Fiscal Year […]
In West Africa, nestled between the more well-known countries of Mali and Ghana, Burkina Faso faces one of the most pressing displacement crises of this decade. With about 3.5 million people currently in critical condition and awaiting humanitarian assistance, the Norwegian Refugee Council has labeled Burkina Faso as the world’s most neglected crisis. The Current […]
