SEATTLE — Supplying Nigerians with health centers, health supplies and easier access to care is certainly a great way to ensure that health in Nigeria is improving. Improved health is a proven way to reduce poverty in Nigeria, giving its citizens much more opportunity for a better life. Here are a few ways health in Nigeria is steadily showing improvement. Nigeria State Health Investment Project and Health Care Centers In 2016, The World Bank provided funds for the Nigeria State Health Investment Project to improve healthcare centers, deliver medical equipment and provide easier and cheaper access to healthcare. The Model…
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Rebecca Lee
Rebecca writes for The Borgen Project from Fredericksburg, VA. Her academic interests include creative writing. She has two daughters that are 10 and 5 and is also working on her first novel. Rebecca has lived in 4 different countries since she was a child: Ghana, Africa; Bonn, Germany; Seoul, South Korea; and the United States.
SEATTLE — The media often focuses on celebrities and political figures who have become activists. Aside from actors, musicians and representatives, there are many people who are not celebrities that are doing a world of good. Child activists and volunteers have increased in number in recent years, and they deserve just as much of a spotlight as their celebrity counterparts. Sophie Cruz Sophie Cruz, a passionate seven-year-old, was only five when she started to advocate for better immigration laws in the United States. Coming from a family of undocumented immigrants, Sophie has a dream of creating new immigration laws to…
In low-income countries, millions of people are plagued by diseases that could easily be obviated. Vaccines and poverty prevention go hand in hand. These are five ways that providing vaccines can prevent and reduce poverty. Opportunities for Education and Employment Access to vaccinations provides health benefits for the less fortunate and puts them in a better position to go to school or work. When children are started on a vaccination schedule early on, they are more likely to remain in good health and be able to attend school. Unvaccinated children can contract diseases such as measles, mumps or pertussis (whooping…
SEATTLE — The country of Brazil has seen an increase in income in recent years by rising to fame with its Brazilian soap operas and talented soccer athletes. Besides all of the talent that resides in Brazil, it is actively seeking ways to reduce its poverty rates by implementing different programs and resources. Poverty reduction in Brazil is an important method of improving the country. These are five ways Brazil is fighting to reduce its poverty rates.[hr_invisible] Mundo Sem Pobreza (World Without Poverty) World Without Poverty is a partnership that was founded in 2013 by the International Policy Centre for…
SEATTLE — Considering all of the controversies that can surround celebrities and the media today, it is refreshing to see celebrities who are willing to help those who are less fortunate. From clean water programs to aiding refugee children, these are some charities started by celebrities worth recognizing. The Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation In 2012, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, along with his wife Vicky, founded the Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation. Chris and Vicky started out helping homeless and unattended children in the Seattle area. The Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation was established to help refugee children in Greece…
SEATTLE — Construction is a great way for developing countries to gain a better economic structure and allow its citizens to live a more comfortable life. Every time the United States builds an embassy in a developing country, it is aiding in its urbanization. Here are some great ways that building U.S. embassies helps developing countries. Increases in Jobs and Employment Training Building U.S. embassies helps developing countries by creating many great ways to provide locals with new job opportunities and employment training. Not only does building an embassy bring in construction jobs, which can employ potentially hundreds of people,…
SEATTLE — The country of Uzbekistan became an independent republic on September 1, 1991. Since then, the country has worked hard to provide the services needed to establish a well-lived life for its citizens. These are five development projects happening in Uzbekistan to help improve its economy and standard of living. Rural Housing Development The Asian Development Bank has provided a loan of $500 million to Uzbekistan to aid in the development of nearly 29,000 housing units in nine different regions. This plan is set to have a huge impact on Uzbekistan’s economy, bringing in nearly 220,000 jobs. The housing…