Africa
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Health
Health TogoAfrican Leaders Take Up Fight Against Fake Drugs, Try to Save Many Children’s Lives
Fake versions of medicines are commonly sold in Africa, claiming the lives of 120,000 children each year. To end this malpractice, the continent’s leaders are now collaborating on an initiative that criminalizes the trafficking of such falsified drugs.
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Environment
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Environment
Environment MadagascarLet’s Plant 60 Million Trees to Celebrate 60 Years of Independence, Says Madagascar President
The president of Madagascar has pledged to plant 60 million trees to celebrate the nation’s 60th year of independence, as part of a mission to restore the ecosystem that’s been affected by climate change.
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Society
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Society
Society Kenya630 Scientists Train Three Years to Help Women Farmers in Africa
Half of Africa’s farmers are women, yet they have limited resources on tackling climate change. But a new initiative will train 630 scientists to focus on meeting the needs of female farmers in adapting to climate impacts.
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Society
Society HaitiTen Years Back a Big Earthquake Hit Haiti and Brought Disaster, But Culture Survived
This month marks ten years since Haiti’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake, devastating the lives of millions of Haitians. But their deeply rooted culture and history has inspired and led to international efforts to save heritage.
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Environment
Environment UgandaRefugees in Uganda Produce Straw Bales to Replace Unsustainable Bricks
A social enterprise and a humanitarian relief agency have partnered together to open a new facility in northern Uganda that produces eco-friendly straw panels. Their goal: creating job opportunities while fighting environmental degradation.
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Environment
Environment Guinea-BissauWe Protect Our Forest Because It’s Our Identity, Say Guinea-Bissau Locals
When communities truly value something, it can become an icon to their society. For locals in Cobiana, Guinea-Bissau, it happens to be the trees of their sacred forest – and cutting down a tree is strictly prohibited by the community.
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Society
Society ChadChad’s Young Entrepreneurs on the Go to Fix Their Country’s Biggest Problems
Young locals in Chad grew up witnessing problems with electricity, waste and unemployment go unsolved. Now, they’ve decided to take the matters in their own hands, setting up startups that are both profitable and helpful to the community.
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Animals
Animals UgandaEndangered Mountain Gorillas Show Promising Growth in Population
A new survey on mountain gorillas has brought forward some encouraging news: the great primates’ population has grown from just 680 individuals in 2008 up to 1,063 today – a promising sign of conservation efforts heading in the right direction.