By Omesh Prathiraja Niger, a country often associated with health challenges, has made significant strides in combating infectious diseases through effective vaccination campaigns. One recent and noteworthy success is the meningitis vaccination campaign, which has had a profound impact on public health in the region. Meningitis, particularly meningococcal meningitis, has been a persistent threat in… Read more »
Unlocking The Potential of Groundwater
By Manvitha Prasad Kathula As the global climate undergoes significant changes, groundwater is becoming increasingly important. Groundwater, the water stored beneath the Earth’s surface, plays a vital role in sustaining ecosystems, supporting agriculture, and providing drinking water for millions of people worldwide. However, this resource has been undervalued and overexploited, thus posing significant challenges to… Read more »
The Changing Face of Africa
Towards the end of 2023, the New York Times began a series titled Old World, Young Africa. The series was focused on how African youth are shaping the continent’s future and how their impact is being felt around the world. The first article in the series, The World is Becoming More African, highlights the astonishing… Read more »
Water Scarcity and the Human Factor – Finding Common Ground
By Stephenie Griffin Many children in classrooms around the world can recite the steps of the hydrologic orwater cycle– evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. It is thenatural process of water moving from the ground to the atmosphere and back again. Acontinuous cycle that doesn’t add to or take away from Earth’s ecosystems. But is… Read more »
Niger’s Economic Boom
By Tawanda Mukwekwezeke Despite facing economic challenges and being classified as a low-income country, Niger is emerging as a beacon of positive change and resilience on the global stage. In the face of adversity, Niger is charting an upward trajectory with a forecasted 12.5% GDP growth in 2024, outshining many other nations. The nation’s resourcefulness… Read more »
A Voice from Zimbabwe
By Tawanda Mukwekwezeke Growing up in the rural area of Marange, over 300 km from the bustling capital city of Harare, I have witnessed the challenges faced by my community. Marange is renowned for its abundant diamond reserves, but beyond the allure of these precious gems, there are pressing issues affecting the population of Zimbabwe…. Read more »
Celebrating 15 Years of Saving Lives with Safe Water
On Sunday, October 1st, Wells Bring Hope’s founder and president Barbara Goldberg welcomed over 150 guests to the home of Sukey and Gil Garcetti for the organization’s 15th Annual Fundraiser. The theme was “Back to the ‘60s” and featured music by DJ Raul Zavala and decor that set a mood that was upbeat and FUN!… Read more »
Niger and Climatic Migration
By Manvitha Prasad Kathula Source: NigerTZai Climate change is more than just hotter summers and colder winters. It often leads to mass migration – where people are forced to leave their homes behind as their environment becomes increasingly inhospitable. In Niger and most of Sub-Saharan Africa, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and a significant increase in… Read more »
Water Scarcity and Malnutrition: An Interconnected Challenge
By Tawanda Mukwekwezeke The global issues of water scarcity and malnutrition are closely intertwined. An exploration of this complex relationship reveals how lack of access to clean water perpetuates the cycle of hunger and poor health. In regions without reliable access to safe drinking water, people often suffer and die from preventable illnesses that can… Read more »
Transforming Schools, Transforming Futures
By Kayleigh Redmond and Kayla Ruff In 2021, 21 Nigerien children died when their school, which was made of straw, caught on fire. Not only were these straw buildings deemed physically unsafe, they were also considered to be unsuitable for students’ growth and development. Now, more than ever it is imperative for children to have… Read more »
