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A Clearer Future: Papua New Guinea Eradicated Trachoma

5 days ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

Trachoma is an infectious disease causing in-turning of the eyelids, visual impairment and often irreversible blindness. The disease is associated with crowded households and inadequate hygiene, access to water, and access to and use of sanitation, primarily affecting women and children within poor and rural regions. According to 2024 data, 103 million people worldwide live in trachoma endemic areas and are at risk of irreversible blindness. However, light is emerging from the dark.
Reducing Poverty in Georgia

6 days ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

Georgia is a country that has made monumental strides in reducing poverty. It has achieved this through reducing political corruption, investing in education and implementing changes to its banking system. This country adopts a bottom-up approach to poverty, focusing on providing for its most vulnerable citizens. This diverse nation is setting an example for equality and poverty reduction.
Youth Mental Health in Nepal: A Collaborative Push for Support

1 week ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

Among the 29.7 million people who live in Nepal, 340,000 adolescents have made suicide attempts. Furthermore, in 2020, UNICEF reported that 470,000 teens had contemplated suicide. These figures position Nepal as having the second-highest youth suicide rate in South Asia, indicating a pressing crisis in youth mental health in Nepal that necessitates immediate intervention.
Venezuela’s Anti-NGO Law Looms: 2 Organizations Fighting Back

2 weeks ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

Venezuela is one of the most disadvantaged countries in the world, with poverty rates of more than 91%. Currently, there is an influx of Venezuelan immigrants seeking refuge in neighboring countries.
Political Policies that Reduce Poverty in South Sudan

2 weeks ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

Known for its cultural heritage, rich biodiversity and artistic traditions, South Sudan is a unique and lush country. It is the world’s youngest nation, gaining independence in 2011, located in northeast Africa. To re-establish itself after gaining independence, South Sudan is undergoing a large amount of restoration. Due to the youth of the nation and its developing government, poverty in South Sudan is an ongoing issue. However, there are many policies set in place to combat the threat of poverty.
Food Crisis: Malnutrition and Poverty in Peru

3 weeks ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

Peru has had a volatile relationship with poverty for decades. In the mid-1980s to early 1990s, people had suffered the peak of poverty in Peru in the past 100 years; about 50% of the population lived in poverty. After decreasing, in 2024, the poverty rate rose again to about 30%. Malnutrition has also become a prominent issue in Peru and is one of the most significant health risks that continues to affect Peru’s poverty to this day.
The Rise of Mpox in Sierra Leone: Assistance and Vaccination

3 weeks ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

From 1991 to 2002, Sierra Leone faced a devastating civil war that left the economy, government, and infrastructure in shambles. The country has made substantial progress in rebuilding itself and has seen significant economic growth within the last few years, but the effects of the civil war and health outbreaks such as Ebola, COVID-19 and Mpox have kept it a low-income country in need of health care assistance.
The Power of Refugee Entrepreneurship in Rebuilding Futures

3 weeks ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

For the millions displaced by war, persecution, or natural disasters, rebuilding their lives is an overwhelming challenge. Yet amid the uncertainty of displacement, a powerful force is emerging: refugee entrepreneurship. Across regions often overlooked by global media, displaced individuals are turning hardship into opportunity by creating small businesses, generating income and restoring dignity in their host communities.
Levant Startups Drive Innovation Amid Instability

3 weeks ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

Levant startups are reimagining how innovation can emerge in crisis-prone economies. Despite widespread poverty and instability, entrepreneurs in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine are launching ventures that tackle problems in education, finance and basic services. These efforts are fostering grassroots economic resilience and drawing attention to a region long underestimated by global observers. BackgroundAs of 2024, poverty in the Levant region remained high.
Grassroots Health Initiatives Transforming Communities

3 weeks ago | borgenproject.org | Naida Jahic

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to more than a billion people across countries with diverse cultures and economies. Yet across rural communities, a shared reality persists: poverty and limited health care access. Geographic isolation, underfunded health systems and economic hardship often make even basic care inaccessible, and the consequences are fatal. Under-5 child mortality in this region is 68 per 1,000 live births, while 70% of the global maternal deaths occur there.