February 07
Zimbabwe: Pandora's Lunchbox - How School Fees Embody the Chaos of Zimbabwe's Currency System
A flailing currency system that pits weak local dollars against scarce US dollars has far-reaching impacts on education. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Africa: Children Pay the Price As Life's Demands Interfere With Breastfeeding
As fewer Ugandan mothers follow WHO guidance for six months of exclusive breastfeeding, newborns are at risk of infections, stunted growth and malnutrition. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Uganda: Dearth of Wild Mushrooms Becomes an Opportunity for Farmers
To meet the need, Uganda trains farmers to grow the nutrient-rich fungi. Many beneficiaries are women seeking financial independence. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Uganda: Where Crops Grow, but Children Go Hungry
People have feared to go to their far-flung fields because of a resurgence in violent raids. Now, there's a severe shortage of food. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Food Crisis in Goma As M23 Fighting Intensifies
The Congolese army has clashed with M23, an armed group, in North Kivu province, where residents face food scarcity and high prices. Read more »