Tag Archives: #africa

“All In” to End Adolescent AIDS

We are failing our young people when HIV/AIDS is their second leading cause of death worldwide.  World leaders met in Nairobi, Kenya to launch the “All In” initiative to end…

Winners & Losers of New Economic Environment in Latin America & Caribbean

The initial impact at least appears negative according to the IMF (International Monetary Fund), but does this have to continue to be the case is the next question. On the…

Solar Energy Has a Future, but Needs Support Now!

The technology is already becoming self-sufficient even as oil prices have dipped, but seed money is needed now particularly where the sun may be most present and effective in delivering…

Fighting Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus

49,000 babies died in 2013 alone. The deaths according to UNICEF are from Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT)  a swift and painful killer. A significant number of women also die due to maternal tetanus…