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The Impact of Coral Degradation on Coastal Communities in Southeast Asia
environment Paige Smith 1/9/25 environment Paige Smith 1/9/25

The Impact of Coral Degradation on Coastal Communities in Southeast Asia

More people live near coral reefs in Southeast Asia than in any other region in the world.

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Educational Barriers for Children in Nepalese Brick Kiln Communities
education, poverty, children, food insecurity Eve Burgess 6/12/24 education, poverty, children, food insecurity Eve Burgess 6/12/24

Educational Barriers for Children in Nepalese Brick Kiln Communities

Throughout Nepal, brick kilns employ thousands of families annually for the seasonal work of crafting and shipping bricks. As families migrate between work in brick factories and agricultural work at home, more factors block their children from a complete and quality education.

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The Harmful Effects of Living in Brick Kiln Communities in the South Asia Region
child labor, poverty, food insecurity Cambrie Ball 4/16/24 child labor, poverty, food insecurity Cambrie Ball 4/16/24

The Harmful Effects of Living in Brick Kiln Communities in the South Asia Region

The South Asia Region (SAR) is the second-largest producer of bricks globally, producing approximately 310 billion bricks annually accounting for 21% of global brick production and significantly contributing to the SAR’s GDP.

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Dengue Fever in South and Southeast Asia
mental/physical health Mikaela Daly Lubin 2/24/23 mental/physical health Mikaela Daly Lubin 2/24/23

Dengue Fever in South and Southeast Asia

Globalization and advancements in transportation have made the spread of dengue across continents and regions increase in recent decades.

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Effects of Plastic and Waste Pollution on Ocean Communities in the Asian Pacific Region
environment, food insecurity Whitney Kingsolver 1/27/23 environment, food insecurity Whitney Kingsolver 1/27/23

Effects of Plastic and Waste Pollution on Ocean Communities in the Asian Pacific Region

Plastic and waste pollution is a global problem, but it affects ocean communities in the Asia Pacific Region (APR) the most due to their lack of resources to process the pollution.

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Presence of Malnutrition and Severe Acute Malnutrition among Children in South Asia
children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Madison Johnson 12/7/22 children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Madison Johnson 12/7/22

Presence of Malnutrition and Severe Acute Malnutrition among Children in South Asia

Malnutrition poses a high mortality risk for children, with nearly half of all deaths of children under 5 being related to severe acute malnutrition.

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Child Malnutrition in Cambodia
children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Ashley Girvin Bernal 10/21/22 children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Ashley Girvin Bernal 10/21/22

Child Malnutrition in Cambodia

Malnutrition has been recognized as a global issue and has a high prevalence in poorer countries like Cambodia. Children are most affected by malnutrition, especially those under age 5.

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Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia
public policy, poverty Grace Wilson 10/7/22 public policy, poverty Grace Wilson 10/7/22

Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia

The consequences of income instability for artisans include the perpetuation of poverty, a shrinking artisan economy, and a shrinking global economy. Organizations like Ethik Collective may help address this issue by connecting artisans with stable business partnerships.

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The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party
inequality, public policy Duncan Forrest 9/30/22 inequality, public policy Duncan Forrest 9/30/22

The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party

The genocide is occurring in internment camps in Xinjiang, where sterilizations, abortions, killings, and other human rights violations are taking place.

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Inadequate WASH Infrastructure among Rural Populations in the Pacific Islands
mental/physical health, public policy, food insecurity Olivia Wallgren 6/16/22 mental/physical health, public policy, food insecurity Olivia Wallgren 6/16/22

Inadequate WASH Infrastructure among Rural Populations in the Pacific Islands

Sixty-two percent of the Pacific Islands Region is rural, and those populations lack resources and funding for WASH infrastructure.

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Child Labor in Myanmar
children, food insecurity Alyssa Augustus 3/25/22 children, food insecurity Alyssa Augustus 3/25/22

Child Labor in Myanmar

Child labor is an important issue in Myanmar that many families face.

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Indigenous Population Displacement in Indonesia
inequality, public policy, food insecurity Katelyn Covey 11/1/21 inequality, public policy, food insecurity Katelyn Covey 11/1/21

Indigenous Population Displacement in Indonesia

For indigenous peoples in Indonesia, land displacement results in lower rates of employment and income among indigenous peoples

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Illegal Wildlife Trade in China
environment, public policy Anna McConkie 10/25/21 environment, public policy Anna McConkie 10/25/21

Illegal Wildlife Trade in China

China’s demand for trafficked wildlife products is driven by a desire for wildlife in traditional medicine and as status symbols and investments.

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Educational Disparities Among Girls in India
women, education Jenna Cook 9/23/20 women, education Jenna Cook 9/23/20

Educational Disparities Among Girls in India

The average female literacy rate throughout the world is 79.9%, while for men it is 89.2%. India lingers behind at 62.3% for women as compared to 80% for men.

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Elevated School Dropout Rates in Rural China
education, food insecurity Mollie Bradley 8/10/20 education, food insecurity Mollie Bradley 8/10/20

Elevated School Dropout Rates in Rural China

Many factors, including economic inequality between rural and urban areas, contribute to a lower caliber of education in rural provinces.

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Inadequate Residential Care for Children in Cambodia
children, inequality, food insecurity Madison Coleman 8/3/20 children, inequality, food insecurity Madison Coleman 8/3/20

Inadequate Residential Care for Children in Cambodia

Over 77% of children living in Cambodian orphanages have at least one living parent.

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Healthcare Access in Rural Communities in India
mental/physical health, inequality, food insecurity Jacob Player 12/18/19 mental/physical health, inequality, food insecurity Jacob Player 12/18/19

Healthcare Access in Rural Communities in India

In India, those in rural areas seeking healthcare services must often travel distances of up to 100 km to access them.

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Sexual Assault Against Women in India
women, sexual health/violence Chloe Haderlie 12/5/17 women, sexual health/violence Chloe Haderlie 12/5/17

Sexual Assault Against Women in India

Gender and caste discrimination combine to make marginalized women most likely to be affected by sexual violence.

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