SEATTLE, Washington — The Uyghur population in Xinjiang, a Muslim-majority and Turkish-ethnic minority, is facing religious and ethnic persecution. The Uyghurs live in China but also in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Australia. At least one million Uyghurs in China have been interned in “re-education” camps, and those outside the camps live in a surveillance state. As a result, the U.S. House is passed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019, which would compel the U.S. government to protect the human rights of the Uyghur in China. The CCP’s Treatment of the Uyghurs Firstly, the Chinese government, particularly under leader Xi…
Author: Sarah Fraser
Sarah Fraser
Sarah is originally from Orange County, CA. But currently living in Phoenix, AZ. Her academic interests include psychology. Sarah wants to pursue a Master’s degree in social work. Previously, Sarah has intern at a non-profit child-welfare organization. She loves traveling and have been to Uganda, Africa four times and worked at an orphanage.
SEATTLE — Located in east-central Africa, the country of Uganda has had significant political stability since 1986. Prior to this, the country was ruled by a violent dictatorial regime in which nearly 300,000 people died. Despite the horrific events that occurred, the country remained strong and experienced some of the largest economic growth on the continent of Africa. In 2010, this growth began to slow and has remained stagnant since then, deeply impacting infrastructure in Uganda. During the last five years, the Ugandan government has worked to improve the overall infrastructure throughout the country, but they still are in need…
SEATTLE — Located in the Indian Ocean, the country of Madagascar is an island nation in southern Africa. The population is vibrant and youthful. Over 60 percent are under the age of 25, and the overall fertility rate is high, with more than four children per woman. Estimates indicate that the population will continue to see rapid growth over the next several decades. With a population of about 25 million, 92 percent or nearly 23 million live below the poverty line. Most of the population lives in rural and poor communities, in which malnutrition and limited access to education and…
SANTO DOMINGO — Located in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is home to nearly 11 million individuals. Despite being vulnerable to natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes, the country has experienced one of the strongest economic growths in the region in 25 years. In the first quarter of 2017, the economy expanded by 5.2 percent; this growth helped lower the number of Dominicans living in poverty to approximately 30 percent. While the country has seen significant improvements in their economic wellbeing, social spending remains low compared to other countries in the region. Many people are in need of greater…
MANILA — Gaining independence in 1935, the Philippines has a history of political instability and various economic reforms. With nearly 105 million people, the Philippines is considered to be the 13th-most populous nation in the world and also one of the most disaster-prone. Their Human Development Index (HDI) rank is 116 of 188, with the HDI based on three dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living. The country clearly ranks low, demonstrating the deep need for support of which has been met by several organizations that provide humanitarian aid to the…
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Located in the beautiful and vibrant Caribbean, the undeveloped country of Haiti experienced tremendous devastation in 2010 when a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the country with the epicenter about 15 miles from the capital, Port-au-Prince. Approximately 300,000 people were killed in this tragedy, and about 1.5 million were left homeless. Many experts assessed that this was the worst earthquake in the region in over 200 years. Millions of Haitians were devastated, grieving, homeless and left with limited access to basic necessities. In 2016, the country experienced severe flooding by Hurricane Matthew. Since the earthquake and the additional damage…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a country located in Central Africa that is rich in natural resources including copper, gold, silver and petroleum. It has a brutal history of political unrest and violence, leaving millions living in deep poverty and at risk of exploitation. The country struggles with the internal issue of human trafficking, yet many around the globe are unaware that this is a significant problem. Here are some important facts about human trafficking in the Democratic Republic of Congo and what is being done to combat the problem. Types of Trafficking and Who It Impacts Human trafficking in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not isolated…
KINSHASA — Located in Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo is a country that has a brutal history of war, violence and political unrest. Millions of people live in extreme poverty, and do not have access to clean drinking water. Here are 3 important facts about water quality in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 1. Weak Infrastructure Fifty million people, or 75 percent, of the entire population lack access to safe drinking water, despite the fact that the country holds over half of the continent of Africa’s water reserves. While resources are available, the country has a weak infrastructure,…