From West Africa to Wales, parents across the world want the best for their children. One mother in The Gambia shares her delight over her young daughter’s improved health as a result of our nutrition intervention…
When the coronavirus pandemic hit Gboko, it was accompanied by a lot of fear and uncertainty. When the vaccine was ushered in, the state government also had to contend with significant vaccine scepticism and the spread of misinformation.
Before March 2020, a world of habitual mask-wearing, social distancing and travel restrictions would have been incomprehensible to many of us. Fast-forward to December 2021, and these things have become the norm. But just imagine you had seen all of these changes happen around you – and no one had explained to you the reason behind them…
As the drilling rig coughs into life and starts its work, sinking pipes into the ground, the excitement among the onlookers is palpable.
Like in many other countries, domestic violence against women increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Social isolation exacerbated family conflicts and forced women to be in closer proximity to their aggressors for longer periods of time. Shockingly, during March and April 2020, the number of femicides grew by over 22% when compared to the same period in 2020.
