Blogs

Africa's Rural Poverty and Malnutrition Causes Death
Disease & Disaster Jul 27, 2015
Statistics on poverty and malnutrition leading to death indicate the extent of human suffering in rural Africa. At one time, the continent exported food to other lands. Today a third of the grain in Africa’s food supply must be imported. Farming is… Read More
Ebola Orphans Need Your Help
Disease & Disaster, Children in Africa Jul 22, 2015
In the wake of the sweeping ebola virus of 2014 in Africa ten thousand innocent children have lost either one or both parents. These survivors of this deadly pandemic are left to live in confusion and uncertainty. Stigmatized by the fear that they… Read More
Solar Energy - The opportunity for improved quality of life
Technology & Education Jul 12, 2015
The sun was the first source of power to humankind. It is the largest object in our Solar System and provides the earth with unfathomable amounts of energy. In one hour the earth receives more energy from the sun than the entire human race uses in a… Read More
Challenges faced by Ebola orphans
Disease & Disaster, Children in Africa Jul 05, 2015
Imagine for a moment that you are the only surviving member of your family. Imagine the aftermath of witnessing the horrific deaths of many members of the community you grew up in; many of whom were the only faces you have known; many of whom… Read More
2015 Memorable Events and Their Effects
Disease & Disaster Jun 04, 2015
Africa Day was on March 25th 2015. The day has just passed and many interesting things were said by African and world leaders. Africa has had it’s ups and downs this year, from such things as devastating as the Ebola Crisis to a growing… Read More
Depression In Africa
Disease & Disaster, Miscellaneous May 20, 2015
Despite Africa’s beautiful sunsets and landscapes, many Africans are depressed. Depression is feeling of despondency and is a hurtful factor for the development of countries. Economic prosperity is good, but pointless with out happiness. Sadly,… Read More
President Nkurunziza is Not Burundi’s Only Problem
Miscellaneous May 19, 2015
President Nkurunziza is Not Burundi’s Only Problem Megan Foster           Burundi has shown up in my news feed more often than usual the past few weeks: protests against the president seeking a third term… Read More
Safety in numbers: the economic impact of violence against women
Economic Topics & Microfinance, Women Empowerment & Gender Equality May 14, 2015
“Women aged fifteen through forty-four are more likely to be maimed or die from male violence than from cancer, malaria, traffic accidents, and war combined.(1)”   There is plenty to worry about going into the work day. Will I be on time? Am I… Read More
New Homes for Children Orphaned Due to Ebola
Disease & Disaster, Children in Africa May 11, 2015
The Ebola outbreak of 2014, declared a global health emergency, has finally shown signs of slowing down. Children who fell victim to the crisis, however, are continuing to become orphaned due to the loss of family. Although they have survived a… Read More
Africa's Energy Crisis
Technology & Education May 08, 2015
     Energy boosted economic growth in many nations after its development. Energy also left many nations in the dust because of its price. Nearly 1.3 billion people do not have electricity according to the “The Guardian.” Most of… Read More

 

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