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 minimal use of natural resources such as water. The unit can accommodate up to four people and has the potential for both domestic and commercial [...]
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 of a desert, and chronic water shortages are expected to worsen due to climate change. Pro-active steps must be taken. Farmers and herders are hit [...]
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 humanitarian organizations able to assist. Mark Lowcock, the new UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, has been visiting Sudan for over 35 years. He believes that unless [...]
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 new infections. While global progress has been made, key populations such as young girls in Africa are at risk for HIV. For example, Avert.org reports [...]
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 threshold of 15 percent. Najat Rochdi, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for CAR shared, “Where you have kids, those little girls and little boys coming to you [...]
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 food or household items contaminated with rodent urine, feces, or blood. The outbreak began in Ogun province in December 2016 and spread across the country [...]
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 humanitarian crisis is primarily due to Boko Haram’s insurgency. In just three months, 30,000 people fled violence and are in desperate need of food, water, [...]
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 household responsibility. In many societies, women are seen as collectors, managers, and guardians of water. Women spend up to 60% of their day collecting water, [...]
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 has left families without basic necessities. Over 20% of schools are closed and those that are open lack enough teachers. Without security and education, many [...]
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 elements of trepidation, emergency, and complexity. This year, the United Nations is trying to play the role of catalyst in order to create global cooperation [...]
