The southwestern African nation of Angola is home to a population of more than 39 million and a wealth of natural resources in the form of oil and minerals. Despite this potential, Angola battles poverty and inequality. World Bank data from 2018 indicate that 39.3% of Angolans live on the equivalent of less than $3 […]
The Maldives is an archipelago of more than 1,000 islands located in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives has the longest chain of coral atolls in the world and a rich and unique marine biodiversity. Tourism and fishing drive the economy, with tourism representing about 21% of GDP. The country is among the 193 nations that […]
Child poverty remains a significant challenge in Ghana, particularly in rural communities and parts of the north. UNICEF’s 2025 social protection budget brief estimates that 28% of Ghanaian children live in monetary poverty, while 73.4% experience multidimensional poverty, meaning they lack access to several essential services or living conditions at once. These measures are different […]
Disability results from the interaction of health conditions and personal and environmental factors, including inaccessible buildings, transportation barriers and limited social support. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the world’s population, experience significant disability. Conflict and forced displacement can compound these barriers, making it harder to reach safety, […]
After three years of conflict, families in Gaza continue to face severe difficulties accessing food, clean water and other necessities. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported that more than 1.2 million people, or 59% of the population, faced crisis-level or worse acute food insecurity between mid-April and the end of June 2026. It […]
Even when policymakers identify promising solutions, poverty can persist because public institutions do not always deliver services or distribute opportunities equitably. Research on governance and development suggests that accountable institutions, coordinated policies and sustained financial commitments can help make anti-poverty programs more effective. Political action matters not simply because leaders set goals, but because institutions […]
Official development assistance (ODA) has helped finance international development for decades. Governments provide assistance, including grants and concessional loans, to support economic development and welfare in eligible countries. ODA is particularly important for countries with limited access to other sources of affordable finance, helping support services such as health care, education and clean water. The […]
Eswatini is expanding access to lenacapavir, an injectable medication that provides six months of protection against HIV. In December 2025, Eswatini became one of the first African countries to offer the medication as an alternative to daily HIV-prevention pills. The World Bank estimates that 54% of the population lived below the lower-middle income poverty line […]
An estimated 75% of cardiovascular disease deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Insufficient and expensive health care and education prevent people from accessing care and early diagnosis, increasing their vulnerability. However, these five NGOs are working to address the gaps and improve cardiovascular disease care in the most affected areas. World Heart Federation The […]
Nigeria is known for its beautiful plants and animals; however, it is currently better known for tackling severe poverty. In 2022, 41.8% of Nigerians reportedly lived below the $3-a-day international extreme-poverty line, and 28.91% used safely managed drinking water services. In 2018, 28% of primary-school-age children were out of school. Poverty is a difficult problem […]
