South Africa - Nutritious food for good education
When hunger prevents education Nationwide in South Africa, 62% of children experience multidimensional poverty with poor nutrition, inadequate education, and unstable family environments (Statistics South Africa, 2020). Almost one-fifth of children can only eat one meal a day (UNICEF, 2024). This has a direct impact on their ability to learn: hunger leads to gaps in education, […]
Ukraine
Ukraine is the largest country in Eastern Europe. Life in this scenically diverse country has continued to be heavily influenced by political and economic challenges since 1991, following its independence from the Soviet Union. However, with the start of the Russian war in 2022, people's lives changed completely from one day to the next. The ongoing conflict [...]
Pogradec
With a population of 2.8 million, Albania is one of the poorest countries in Europe. Despite numerous government measures, the economy has been stagnating since 2009. Corruption, nepotism, and organized crime are hindering economic recovery. The majority of the population lives on the breadline. The situation is particularly precarious in rural areas. The plight of the population In Albania, the healthcare system is barely funded by […]
Fushë-Arrëz
With a population of 2.8 million, Albania is one of the poorest countries in Europe. Despite numerous government measures, the economy has been stagnating since 2009. Corruption, nepotism, and organized crime are hindering economic recovery. The majority of the population lives on the breadline. The situation is particularly precarious in rural areas. The plight of the population In Albania, the healthcare system is barely funded by […]
Liberia
Liberia is located on the western Atlantic coast of Africa and is one of the oldest republics on the continent. Fourteen years of war have ruined the country. There is no functioning economic, social, health, or education system. Over 60 percent of the 5 million inhabitants live below the poverty line. The plight of the population The two civil wars continue to have a negative impact on the [...]
Burundi
This densely populated landlocked country is considered one of the poorest countries in the world. It ranks 185th out of 189 countries on the Human Development Index. In 2018, this small country had the lowest GDP in the world. Soil depletion, the effects of climate change, and, in particular, serious deficiencies in governance prevent any […]
Republic of Moldova
The Republic of Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe. It is very difficult to build a future there. Almost a third of the people born here live in other European countries. In their homeland, they cannot find work that would enable them to earn a living for their families. The plight of the population Between 2004 and 2014, around 500,000 […]
Albania
With a population of 2.8 million, Albania is one of the poorest countries in Europe. Despite numerous government measures, the economy has been stagnating since 2009. Corruption, nepotism, and organized crime are hindering economic recovery. The majority of the population lives on the breadline. The situation is particularly precarious in rural areas. The plight of the population In Albania, the healthcare system is barely funded by […]
Romania
Romania, with its 20 million inhabitants, is considered a poor country in the European Union. Over 30% of the population is at risk of poverty. One in three inhabitants of Romania is considered to be on a low income. The reasons for this are the inadequate education system, poor infrastructure, and unclear political regulations. Inefficient bureaucracy and corruption are a structural problem and ensure that [...]
Kenya Watamu
Kenya is considered the economic engine of East Africa. The country is the world's largest exporter of black tea. One in three cut flowers sold in Europe comes from Kenya. Over a million tourists visit the country every year. The plight of the population Kenya has recorded steady economic growth of 6% in recent years. The majority of the population has remained unaffected by this. Almost […] live in Kenya.