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Land Degradation in Rural Tanzania
More than 19 million people live in lands affected by land degradation in Tanzania. Contributing factors of land degradation include unsustainable farming practices, deforestation, and rainfall variability.
Food Waste in the United States
Americans waste 108 billions lbs. (49 billion kg.) of food waste per year, and trends are on the rise.
WaSH Practices in Mozambique
In Mozambique, 14.8 million people out of 31.26 million do not have access to clean water. Meanwhile, only one in five individuals use safe sanitation facilities.
Violence Against Refugee Women in the MENA Region
Refugee women experience violence during all stages of their migrant journey from a variety of perpetrators including intimate partners, fellow refugees, smugglers, border police, security forces, and refugee camp staff.
Child Labor in Myanmar
Child labor is an important issue in Myanmar that many families face.
Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa
Tuberculosis is a curable disease that millions are dying from every year, especially in the sub-Saharan African region.
Lack of Access to Maternal Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa currently has the highest neonatal mortality rate in the world at 27 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Food Insecurity among Women in Uganda
When Ugandan women lack sufficient food, their households are frequently subjected to enduring poverty, malnutrition, sexual risk, and familial problems like abuse.
Sex Trafficking of Youth in the United States
Child sex trafficking is a rising problem in the United States, and estimates place the number of current victims in the hundreds of thousands.
Indigenous Population Displacement in Indonesia
For indigenous peoples in Indonesia, land displacement results in lower rates of employment and income among indigenous peoples
Inadequate Resettlement of Refugees in the Southern European Union
Over one million refugees have flooded into Europe since 2015, creating the need for their resettlement.
Inadequate Support Systems for Children of Separated Parents in Utah
Inefficiencies in systems for families and children experiencing parental separation play an integral part of larger social issues, including poverty, mental illness, and educational disparities.
Maternal Mortality among Black Women in the United States
The US maternal mortality rate is higher than other wealthy countries because of the disproportionately high maternal death rate of Black women in the US.
Intergenerational Poverty in the United States
Since 1930, redlining has contributed to the creation of modern poverty, and 1970s gentrification attempts spread high-density poverty from big cities to suburban and rural areas.
Abuse and Neglect against Elderly Adults in Nursing Homes in the United States
The number of elderly adults in the United States is expected to significantly increase, requiring more elderly adults to receive consistent care from family or from care facilities. The number of elderly adults with cognitive disabilities is also projected to increase.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products in the United States
Many Americans are frequently and unknowingly exposed to toxic chemicals that have been shown to cause various health issues.
Child Labor Trafficking in the Volta Region of Ghana
Because children working on Lake Volta are fishing nearly all hours of the day, they are not attending school or getting any form of an education.
Perpetuation of Poverty in Rural Tanzania
For Tanzania’s rural poor to experience economic success and escape the effects of poverty, the country’s agricultural industry needs sustainable changes.
Decreased Allowance of Refugees in the United States
Refugee camps and detention centers are becoming increasingly overcrowded, and refugees are waiting over 3 months to see if they are granted asylum.
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.