“Leaving no one behind”. What does that mean? In fact, it means what it says. It means leaving no one behind. In other words, we bring everyone forward. But what are we not leaving people behind in? Furthermore, who are the people “left behind”? Humanity has been treading a self-destructive path for quite some time. […]
Achieving The SDGs: Leaving No One Behind Read Post »
Environment, Health, Human Rights, Society
Myanmar’s poverty situation is dire at present. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) estimates that Myanmar’s economy has been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and later the political turmoil which took place after the military seized power in 2021. By early next year, half of Myanmar’s population will live in poverty conditions, roughly double
Poverty in Myanmar: How Can We Help? Read Post »
Government, Society, Sustainability
In today’s world, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) promises to be a key tool in building social and environmental well-being. Corporations increasingly play a crucial role in contributing to solutions, not least among them poverty and sustainability (Idemudia, 2013). Research has shown that Corporate Social Responsibility can be a major factor in bringing about positive social
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Business, Society, Strategy
One the main reasons people choose to migrate is economic. Migration represents a vital pathway to a better life for many individuals and families. Therefore, poverty and migration are often closely linked. However, the circumstances that give rise to migration are complex. Migration is often perceived as either ‘voluntary’ or ‘forced’. Yet, such distinctions are
The Reasons People Migrate: It Isn’t Always About Poverty Read Post »
Society, Sustainability
The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Olusegun Durojaiye and Ginish Cheruparambil Baby for giving guest presentations at our October Thrivability Matters Webinar. The theme of this webinar was the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, SDG1 & SDG2 (No Poverty & Zero Hunger). About Our Speakers Olusegun Durojaiye is an agronomist with
COVID-19 became officially a pandemic on the 11th of March 2020. Nobody then could have guessed its long-term socio-economic impacts. Like all global disasters, the pandemic hurt low income and vulnerable communities the most. Let’s explore the link between poverty and the pandemic. Globally, the virus has been deadlier and more transmissible among low-income communities.
Poverty and COVID-19: Pandemic within a pandemic. Read Post »
Coronavirus, Government, Health, Society, Strategy
