Last year the nationwide total was $253 million, barely a blip in the overall federal budget, but a crucial funding source for rural communities that have limited options for raising revenue.

Bangladesh is witnessing a concerning rise in poverty, leading to worsening food insecurity, according to a recent study by ...

As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month this March, we must confront an escalating crisis that threatens to entrench ...

For decades, reliable electricity has remained an elusive dream in Liberia, crippling economic growth and undermining national development. Constant power outages, prohibitive electricity costs, and ...

The same strategy can challenge the investor-owned electric utilities that are blocking the spread of renewable energy.

Kerala grapples with a mounting drug crisis, surpassing Punjab in drug-related cases, with both urban and rural areas ...

“This not only adds to the hardship of fetching water but also increases the risk of human-wildlife conflict. Villagers must leave as early as 4 a.m. to collect water, and sometimes, they don’t return ...

Benjamin Franklin once said, “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” That moment has already arrived ...

Tanzania is no exception, with an estimated 12.1 to 17.4 million tonnes of municipal solid waste generated annually, ...

Access to safe water is a pressing issue in Afghanistan, impacting public health, food security and economic stability. While ...

Sara, essential traders in the informal economy. Attacks, extortion, and restricted movement disrupt market supply, worsening ...

A growing legal and financial crisis is threatening the stability of Pennsylvania’s hospitals. The state’s shifting medical liability landscape — particularly the rise of “venue shopping” and ...