Yale University and UN Environment unveiled an eco-tiny house in New York City! The 22-square-meter tiny house is powered 100% by renewable energy and is testing the potential for the…
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Sustainable, ‘green’ infrastructure is critical for drought-sensitive regions in Africa. East and North Africa have seen widespread droughts over the past four decades. Three-quarters of the region are made up…
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The United Nations' new Emergency Relief Coordinator has a fresh perspective on the growing needs in Sudan. Currently, there is a gap between the needs of Sudanese in crisis and…
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The United Nations has stated that breaking the cycle of HIV transmission is part of their 2030 Agenda. Between 2006 and 2016, there has been a 40 percent decline in…
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Children in the Central African Republic (CAR) are suffering from malnutrition and thirst. The infant mortality rate is at 18 percent and severe acute malnutrition is higher than the emergency…
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The United Nations and the World Health Organization have confirmed 423 cases of Lassa Fever in Nigeria. Lassa fever is a viral infection, primarily transmitted to humans through contact with…
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Many vulnerable men, women, and children have experienced terrible hardship due to ongoing hostility in Nigeria. The United Nations is allocating $9 million to help these displaced people. The region’s…
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Women spend up to 6 hours every day collecting water. Walking hours for water prevents women from pursuing work, school and caring for the family as this is often their…
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Violence in Central Africa has left over a million children in dire need and children’s rights violations on the rise. The dramatic increase in conflict in the already unstable region…
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December 18th is International Migrants Day. Throughout history, immigration has been seen as a courageous example of someone trying to overcome adversity. However, today’s views on migration are met with…
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