Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, has been recovering from a civil war since 2002. While the country is still healing from the war, as well as combating disease, Sierra Leone’s life expectancy sits at about 52 years. This is 20 to 30 years younger than many wealthier nations. The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) […]
Creating sustainable poverty reduction programs is the key to enduring change. Several organizations have employed a business model that encourages small-scale growth through social events, fashion and business ownership to create sustainable poverty reduction. Using jewelry as a bridge, organizations such as the Noonday Collection and BeadforLife have connected groups of people around the globe. […]
Niger is a country in West Africa and is one of the world’s most impoverished nations. Although the country has made a significant effort in poverty reduction, Niger’s extreme poverty rate was 41.4% in 2019, affecting 9.5 million people. Here are the top 10 facts about poverty in Niger. Top 10 Facts About Poverty in […]
Pakistan is a country that has been the victim of natural disasters and chronic political and economic turmoil. These volatile conditions have led to high rates of poverty and hunger in the country. Here are five things to know about hunger in Pakistan. Five Things to Know About Hunger in Pakistan In Pakistan, about 20% […]
Similarly to the rest of the developed world, there are several factors that contribute to homelessness in Turkey. These factors include price inflation, unemployment, limited housing, unsafe home-life, mental illness, addiction, migration and undocumented citizen status. While many statistics remain unknown, here are five facts about homelessness in Turkey that are staggering. 5 Facts about […]
In many countries, even a basic education is coveted but the people cannot access it for several reasons. This is reflected in the amount of foreign aid that funds education projects. Only 3 percent of global foreign aid provides education access to those who cannot afford it themselves. Currently, millions of people lack access to […]
Advances in data collection and mass communication have defined the modern era, revolutionizing the ways in which peoples connect and learn from one another. While there are many barriers to the wholescale implementation of data technology in developing countries, organizations and policymakers are helping to grow the economies of countries trapped in the cycle of […]
In the past few years, Kyrgyzstan youth have stepped up to address poverty reduction and promote the well-being of women and children in Kyrgyzstan. The U.N. has worked with Kyrgyzstan youth representatives to promote the Sustainable Development Goals and has partnered with youth who are passionate about using IT solutions to fight domestic violence. In […]
Guyana is a country located on the northern coast of South America. Despite the country’s rapidly growing economy, hunger in Guyana has increased in recent years, disproportionately impacting rural and remote populations. As such, the state has adopted several measures to protect vulnerable families and increase food production capabilities. Reflecting this dynamic are five facts […]
The COVID-19 response in developing countries has become the primary focus for health workers all over the developing world. The volume of COVID-19 patients is placing a strain on hospitals and health systems globally. This trend is especially notable in developing countries that already have limited health resources, medical supplies and medical staff. Other major […]
