13+ hour, 17+ min ago  (530+ words) The Borgen Project UNICEF reports that about 32 million children are in vulnerable situations. These include lack of education, child labor, living in poor conditions or lack of water and food. IBGE also reported that Brazil's poverty rate fell to 23. 1% in…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (332+ words) That matters in a country where issues such as conflict spillover, climate shocks and poverty continue to disrupt education. School meals and refugee education in Chad are essential because food support and classroom access can work together during emergencies. The…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (509+ words) People often use percentages to measure child poverty in Panama. However, it also shows up in the choices families make regarding school, work and survival. The Borgen Project spoke with a woman in her late 70s from Col'n, Panama, who asked…...

2+ mon, 8+ hour ago  (357+ words) Ensuring that the next generation can transition into the workforce is essential to a functioning society. Unfortunately, a troubling trend has emerged in some developed European countries, where young people are being left behind. This is especially evident in Greece....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (599+ words) Just Be A Child is a U. K. -based organization that works to improve education in Kenya and it relies on U. K. volunteers and donations. It has multiple programs both in Kenya and in the U. K. Just Be A Child began its work in…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (395+ words) Without adequate support, these trends can limit access to economic opportunities and civic engagement for young Romanians, slowing both personal development and the country's long-term growth. Romania is expanding national initiatives to support its young population. The National Youth Strategy…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (165+ words) Programs like Young Africa's aim to address this gap by connecting education and vocational training directly with long-term job opportunities, helping youth break cycles of poverty. Young Africa Mozambique is fostering youth-led renewable energy growth while raising community awareness. Mobile…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (259+ words) Egypt's reform program was backed by the World Bank in 2018, with a $500 million project between the two. Egypt has also established an Education Sector Plan for 2023-2037, a strategy outlined to effectively transform Egypt's educational system. A feature story published by…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (178+ words) When you picture Hawaii, perhaps you envision a tourist paradise, a tropical treasure of eternal sun. But behind that sunny picture, thousands of families who call Hawai'i home are struggling to meet their basic needs. According to the United For…...