ZAATARI, Jordan — With a population of almost 80,000, Zaatari refugee camp is now the fourth-largest settlement in Jordan and is quickly evolving into a permanent community. However, refugees continue to struggle as humanitarian aid falls short, even with international effort. Despite their circumstances, Zaatari residents have found resourceful ways to make a living, and now there is talk of establishing a Zaatari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in a plot of desert just north of the camp.
Community Comes Together for Zaatari Special Economic Zone
Unfortunately, over the past 50 years the conflict in Colombia has become synonymous with cruelty and violence as numerous groups spar over a variety of reasons. However, hope lingers on the horizon for millions of Colombians, as peace may soon become a reality; the bestowal of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize to President Juan Manuel Santos marks one more step toward an end to the warfare.
“Peace is Possible:” Nine Things to Know About the Conflict in Colombia
Although faced with problems in the past, the education system in Rwanda is making an ambitious effort to attain gender equality and increase early-grade literacy, as revealed by a 2016 UNICEF study. Thanks to government programs aimed at improving basic education and utilizing newer teaching methods, literacy rates in Rwanda signal signs of improvement.
Gender Parity and Early-Grade Literacy Rates in Rwanda on the Rise
December 1 marks the annual celebration of World AIDS Day - and also cause for celebration.
World AIDS Day 2016: Past Ten
Years Reveal a Bright Future
On October 11, the U.N. celebrated its annual Day of the Girl Child, which focuses on advancing the status of girls worldwide by celebrating their potential when combating the forces that endanger and repress them, such as child marriage, education inequality and health issues.
October 11: Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child
Although the technology of virtual reality (VR) is still in its infancy, it is steadily growing more advanced and more easily available to the public. VR is opening up all kinds of new opportunities and experiences, and they’re not just limited to video games – people around the world are finding that virtual reality can affect global poverty.
The Technology of Virtual Reality Can Affect Global Poverty
Despite having the largest freshwater resources in Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has long faced significant challenges in maintaining and furnishing potable drinking water to its citizens. More than 50 million Congolese face the daily trial of acquiring clean water, due to issues ranging from inadequate infrastructure to poor sanitation.
Making Strides: Drinking Water in the Democratic Republic of Congo
For the past 60 years, the Bahamas has shown its deep dedication to improving education for its young people. By investing in programs and infrastructure, the country’s government has boosted literacy and attendance rates. The Bahamas has even begun to address social and economic challenges with its newly chartered university. For students ranging from age 5 to 18, the country is proving that education in the Bahamas is a flourishing priority.
Education in the Bahamas Continues to Flourish
In order to educate its young people, the fledgling country of Guinea-Bissau must first combat the practice of child trafficking.
Education in
Guinea-Bissau and Child Trafficking
The year 2016 proved a generous year for the European Union, as shown by its number of pledges toward ending humanitarian crises, particularly those related to the current unprecedented refugee crisis. Norway and Luxembourg were the leading European countries contributing to humanitarian aid in the past year, with the EU as a whole making a strong push in the last couple months to boost aid for numerous crises.