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FDA to Approve New HIV Treatment Formula
The Food and Drug Administration will approve a new, antiretroviral formula of HIV and AIDS treatment for children, declared UNAIDS and UNICEF on June 5, 2015. Within the first few weeks of approval,...
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Global Poverty and National Security: Soft Power and Prevention
Many people view foreign aid programs as acts of charity. However, through “soft power” and preventative measures, international assistance can play an important role in national security as well....
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What is the 151 Account?
Within the U.S. Federal budget there are a series of functions, or accounts. The International Affairs Budget is also referred to as Function 150, or the “150 account.” Foreign aid, which falls under...
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Feed the Future Helps Small Farmers in Africa
Daniel Obare used to be a subsistence farmer. His family ate most of the tomatoes and green peppers he grew, and he sold the surplus on the side. Today, he cultivates watermelons on three acres of...
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Meet the Team: Shana Thomas
Name: Shana (Shay) Thomas Location: Charlotte, NC Role: Political Affairs Intern How did you get interested in global issues? I became interested in global issues when I enrolled in a few globally...
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Closing Tax Loopholes to Fund Development
“Tax abuse by multinational corporations increases the tax burden on other taxpayers, violates the corporations’ civic obligations, robs developed and developing countries of critical resources to...
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Poverty Rises in China’s Dongguan
In the early years of China’s political and economic reform, which began in 1978, more than 170 million people raised themselves out of poverty. However, 1990’s poverty reduction rates have since...
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Fighting Malnutrition and Strengthening Communities in Ghana
In countries with historically high rates of malnutrition, new technologies and partnerships are improving access to nutritious foods, empowering community members and helping children become higher...
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Fayetteville Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in Fayetteville volunteer opportunities? The Borgen Project is a non-partisan, national campaign working to end extreme poverty and hunger. We are currently hiring for a variety of of...
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Engaging Fathers to End Intimate Partner Violence
According to the World Health Organization, 35 percent of women worldwide have experienced intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence, and 38 percent of murders of women are committed by...
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