Primary Healthcare in Nigeria
Every human being deserves health and the ability to pursue happiness. And yet, more than half the people in the world struggle to find basic healthcare. Access to basic healthcare caused financial hardship for nearly two billion people, while over 1.3 billion were pushed back or pushed deeper into poverty just trying to access basic […]
Benefits of Vocational Education
In much of sub-Saharan Africa, most vocational education is informal. While this kind of apprenticeship learning can be hugely beneficial in preserving traditional craft techniques, it can also be stifling in fast-paced industries such as technology. That being said, there are still success stories. For example, Ous Colley of Ganjur, a coastal town in the […]
Literacy Around the World
Literacy is the ability to engage with information, or, more specifically, the written word. While this may conjure visions of cozying up with a good book, it also includes writing, or the creation of inscribed content. In today’s increasingly information-driven world, literacy empowers people to thrive. History – Reading, Past to Present It’s hard to […]
Seed Libraries
Food insecurity is high in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in rural areas. In countries such as Liberia and The Gambia, many depend on family and community gardens. Sadly, it is becoming harder and harder for these rain-fed plots to succeed due to the many and varied effects of climate change. Seed libraries can help these gardens […]
Fighting Malaria in Africa
Malaria is a disease that has plagued humanity since ancient times. In fact, reports of malaria symptoms are recorded as far back as 1550 BCE by ancient Egyptians and in ancient China sweet sagewort was used as a treatment.[1] Sadly, while some countries have been successful in eliminating the disease, malaria continues to be a […]
Africa’s Need for Project Managers
As a continent, Africa represents some of the greatest potential in the world for future growth. Natural resources are abundant, and the population is young and fast-growing – what they need are project managers. The Need Many low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa, such as Cameroon and The Gambia, are working hard to transform themselves into […]
Rivers of Africa: The Niger
The Niger River is a unique, curved river whose 2,600-mile journey passes through five countries on its way from the Guinean highlands to the Atlantic. While this river gives its name to two countries – Niger and Nigeria – its own name, like those of Egypt and the Nile, was actually bestowed by the Ancient […]
Nigeria’s Housing Crisis
Have you ever considered the benefits of having a residence? Homes are key to our wellbeing. They provide safety and privacy; they protect our health and provide the means to prepare and store food. The very act of having an address also provides opportunities, as most employers worldwide require one. Crisis Nigeria is Africa’s most […]
Geography of Nigeria
Nigeria has a rather astonishing array of landscapes in its 356,669 square miles, from arid savanna in the north to swamps in the south.[1] In fact, did you know that in this one country, there are four climate types? North: Savanna Northern Nigeria is hot and dry. Mostly grass with a smattering of trees and […]