The 2005 animated film “Madagascar” depicts the Southeastern African island as an untouched jungle paradise. As the New York animals navigate the unfamiliar wild, they encounter almost everything except the extreme poverty in Madagascar. Poverty in Madagascar Madagascar, an African island praised for its biodiversity and remarkably distinct natural landscape, is one of the poorest […]
Access to clean water continues to improve in Ethiopia as organizations and local communities invest in sustainable water solutions that strengthen health, education and economic opportunity. Roughly 62 million people in Ethiopia do not have access to clean water, while waterborne diseases remain a leading cause of death among children under 5. These public health […]
Women’s access to fundamental rights to free speech, health care and education are goals that Amal and George Clooney are actively working toward in more than 40 countries around the world. Their foundation’s stated aim is to defend free speech and women’s rights, focusing on freeing women from discrimination, child marriage and violence. Waging Justice […]
Childhood poverty in Brazil continues to affect access to education, nutrition and long-term economic opportunity. The World Bank estimates that 32 million Brazilians lived below the poverty line in 2022, including millions of children. Understanding childhood poverty in Brazil is essential to addressing inequality and improving future outcomes. Growing Up in Poverty in Ipatinga The […]
The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by water volume; it accounts for nearly 20% of the river water that feeds into the ocean globally and contains more gallons than the next seven largest rivers combined. It spans roughly 4,000 miles across the Amazon Rainforest and flows through Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, […]
Food waste in Uruguay involves more than just discarded food. It also concerns food that could reach families, children and community kitchens before losing its value. Uruguay has made progress in food security, but some households still struggle to obtain enough food. The Ministry of Social Development reported that in 2025, 13.2% of households experienced […]
Over the past two decades, education has become a national priority in Rwanda, with investments in technology and the expansion of access to digital learning platforms. Through government-led reforms to increase classroom enrollment and prepare students for a progressively technology-driven world, Rwanda aims to reduce barriers to education and equip students with the necessary skills […]
The nation of Angola is located in southwestern Africa. Since early 2025, a formidable cholera outbreak in Angola has yielded more than 3,000 cases of the infection. The outbreak is primarily impacting the provinces of Luanda and Bengo and has continued to worsen into 2026. How Cholera Spreads Cholera is an infection that can cause […]
Globally, 12 million girls are married before the age of 18 each year. While international momentum to end the practice is growing, progress in the Caribbean has been slower. In Barbados, child marriage often takes forms that are less visible than formal ceremonies, making it more difficult to measure and address through legislation. Although Barbados […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were an estimated 282 million cases of malaria with 610,000 deaths in 80 countries worldwide in 2024. Malaria remains a life-threatening disease affecting mostly countries with tropical climates. Among low- and middle-income countries, nearly half of households spend more than 40% on health care. The United Nations […]
