Empowering the Underserved With Technology: AI for Africa’s Poor

Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes the spotlight, transforming industries worldwide in technological upheaval. For Africa, where nearly 7% may live under $2.15 a day by 2030, the promise of an AI-driven economy with ethical foundations holds tremendous potential. Africa, led by Mauritius, Egypt and South Africa, embraces AI with distinct strengths. Egypt thrives on young tech Read more…

Emergency Response Rooms and Local Response in Sudan

Since the Sudan conflict began in April 2023, an estimated 13,752 lives have been lost, more than 8 million people have been displaced and 24.8 million people, half of Sudan’s population, need humanitarian assistance. Amid the challenges faced by international aid, Emergency Response Rooms (ERR) and localized, community-based aid groups, have emerged as a crucial Read more…

“Water Life” in Ethiopia

Aida Muluneh is an Ethiopian photographer and cultural entrepreneur. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she works as an educator “developing projects with local and international institutions in Ethiopia and Côte d’Ivoire.” Shining Light on Water Poverty In 2018, alongside WaterAid and the H&M Foundation, Aida created a series of works focusing on the scarcity of Read more…

Reducing Poverty: The Coffee Trade in Honduras

According to the World Bank, Honduras is among the poorest countries globally. With an estimated 4.3 million people living below the national poverty line in 2018, which represents about 48.3% of the population. Rural areas experience particularly high poverty rates due to their dependence on agriculture. The coffee trade is reducing poverty in Honduras. The Read more…

Christian Philanthropy: The Challenges and Overcoming Them

Welcome to our first Philanthropy blog of 2024, a series in which we invite different voices to contribute to conversations about philanthropy, what this looks like and what it means to different people. This month, we are delighted to introduce Ruth Jackson from Stewardship – Stewardship connects Christians who feel called to give, and provides Read more…

5 Charities Operating in Colombia 

In many ways, one can view Colombia as a Latin American success story. For a country with as painful and violent a history as any in the region, its journey to relative political stability in the last two decades has been remarkable. There are several charities operating in Colombia that have affected change. However, poverty Read more…

Combating a 3,000-Year-Old Enemy: Yellow Fever in Africa

Africa faces a 3,000-year-old threat. This same threat caused death and destruction in Mayan civilizations in the 1600s, ravaged New Orleans in the 1800s and later claimed more lives among soldiers during the Spanish-American War than combat did. Despite its long history, the 21st century has brought a renewed fight against the long-held enemy of Read more…

Strategies to Help Reduce Violence and Poverty in Argentina

Violence and poverty in Argentina have been increasing in recent times. The statistics concerning violent crimes, including homicide, domestic disputes and gang violence, have become concerning. From 2018 to 2021, the percentage of violence was recorded as “5.37, 5.16, 5.37, 4.62.” While the trend shows a steady decrease, much remains to be done to curb Read more…

5 Charities in the United Arab Emirates

Charity holds a significant place in the culture of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE society has a long-standing tradition of generosity and compassion toward those in need. The concept of charity, known as Zakat in Arabic, is deeply rooted in Islamic teachings, which emphasize the importance of giving to the less fortunate. This cultural Read more…