Hunger Crisis in Congo
The head of the United Nations World Food Programme operations in DRC said, “Without immediate donor support, many – particularly women and children – will die”. The Democratic Republic of…[...]
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Unintentional Poisonings in Developing Nations
The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 355,000 people die each year from unintentional poisonings. The Problem These deaths are the result of exposure to toxic chemicals as well as…[...]
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Emerging Issues in Developing Countries
Established problems and environmental factors are increasing long-term, critical concerns in developing countries. “The resulting impacts are estimated to cause about 25% of death and disease globally, reaching nearly 35%…[...]
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Solar Resources Can Change Education in Developing Nations
Children in developing nations are lagging behind their peers in developed countries. Without education, the fight against poverty cannot succeed. According to the World Bank, this learning crisis is widening…[...]
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Lack of Clean Water in Africa
The lack of availability to clean water in Africa is due to a combination of issues. Below we discuss ten contributing factors to this crisis and provide a potential solution for…[...]
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Solar Micro-Grids for Developing Countries
Solar micro-grids have been popping up in developing countries from Africa to Bangladesh. Micro-grids allow a group of homes to connect to a field of solar panels. According to Forbes,…[...]
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Solar Solutions for The Refugee Crisis
The refugee crisis in Europe is growing. The UN says in 2016, 5.2 million refugees and migrants arrived in Europe from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries due to war…[...]
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Food Insecurity, Famine & Disease in Africa
According to the World Health Organization, over 20 million people are facing crisis or severe food insecurity in the Horn of Africa. Famine has been declared in South Sudan. Food…[...]
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Unstable Power in Africa
Power generation capacity in sub-Sahara Africa is lower than any other region in the world. USAID estimates two out of three people lack access to electricity in sub-Sahara Africa. Though…[...]
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Low Maintenance Tech for Developing Nations
NGOs in developing nations play a pivotal role in providing food, medical care, solar power and more to those most marginalized. Organizations in developing nations know first-hand that technologies claiming…[...]
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