In Kenya, a mother’s love, a daughter’s bravery
Together, Chiluke and Botu Ali have made a stand and said “no more” to FGM.
Together, Chiluke and Botu Ali have made a stand and said “no more” to FGM.
11% of the world’s population is living in extreme poverty, which is defined as surviving on only $1.90 a day.
“Every day I would spend hours in the forest, cutting wood, and making coal to sell in Masimbi. I don’t have to do that now,”
South Sudan has been gripped by conflict for the last six years, causing millions to flee to neighboring Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
While Niger itself is at peace, conflict and epidemics in neighboring countries have spilled over into its borders.
Congo, South Sudan, Myanmar are some of the countries to watch in 2018.
Despite all its problems, not all news from Niger is bad news.
Sometimes low-tech fixes to development problems can provide brilliant solutions.
We must tackle climate change if we want to tackle poverty. Building resilience is critical.