February 11 was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This article is dedicated to some of the amazing women whose achievements were pivotal to medical science. I am sure that you will recognize many of the formidable women mentioned here!
I included a few women who have...
This article examines the intersection of human trafficking with climate change, conflict, COVID-19 and technology. Challenges often bring opportunities, so we will conclude with positive impacts.
In 2021, climate-related disasters led to the displacement of nearly 24 million people globally. The adverse impacts of climate change...
In January, the Education Team is focusing on SDG Target 4.5: eliminate gender disparities in education. In addition, because our Target Project 5 Awesome Blossoms is located in Nairobi, Kenya, this month we are also looking at education in Kenya, including in the slums.
The Kenyan national educational system consists...
Since 2019, the UN has recognized January 24 as the International Day of Education, a date to celebrate education and reflect on the importance of learning for development and peace.
According to UNESCO’s statistical data, over 250 million children are not receiving any kind of schooling. The bitter reality is that there are countless societies...
Sudan is currently dealing with one of the fastest-growing global crises. About nine months ago, war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF – a militia previously linked to the Sudanese Government). Since that time, more than 7 million people have fled their homes.
The holiday season is behind us and all my decorations have been packed away for another year. 2024 is a fact, and 12 months of possibilities stretch before us. I always found the idea of a brand-new year heartening, but lately there seem to be so many HUGE problems in the world that...