Tag: poverty in africa

Reducing trauma in HIV orphans

When a child loses a parent to HIV/AIDS, grief counselling helps with the trauma of loss, but when the child is both poor and orphaned, the chances of a fulfilling life are significantly diminished. Studies have found high levels of psychological distress among such orphans, and suggest interventions to improve their mental wellbeing. Here are… Continue reading Reducing trauma in HIV orphans

Africa Must Feed Itself

In the USA, farmers represent only 1 % of the population, but they still feed the nation and generate enough surpluses to feed many more people around the world. Yet, in Africa, we see such shocking sights of farmers queuing for food aid.

Polygamy no fun, Ethiopian polygamist warns

An Ethiopian man with 11 wives and 77 children is urging people not to follow his example and is giving advice on family planning and contraception. After seeing his fortune disappear under the competing demands of his enormous family, Ayattu Nure, 56, even urges people not to get married. "I want my children to be… Continue reading Polygamy no fun, Ethiopian polygamist warns

G20 Leaders Must Renew Their Commitment to Global Development

By Kofi Annan Ahead of today’s G20 Summit in South Korea, two issues stand out for those of us who take an interest in international development. First, the concepts of fairness, balance, and the common good have experienced a welcome renaissance as world leaders have had to remind each other of these universal principles to… Continue reading G20 Leaders Must Renew Their Commitment to Global Development

Sex education by wall murals

 If you’ve ever lived in or visited Africa, you know that cheap advertising like subway posters, highway billboards, wall murals are popular as a form of advertising for products such as cosmetics, baby formula and soft drinks. The tradition is now taking a serious turn in Tanzania.  Iva Skoch from globalspost reports that the wall… Continue reading Sex education by wall murals