The Quest for Racial Justice and Equity
The coronavirus pandemic has become an amplifier of the structural racism that exists in the United States. In an age when anyone can reach mass audiences through social media, evidence of unequal treatment and racial bias toward the Black community abounds. Guided by...
Advancing Eye Health in Rwanda
Globally, at least 1 billion people are affected by vision impairment. The World Health Organization estimates 80% of these cases are treatable and, if addressed at an early stage, largely preventable. The prevalence of vision impairment is four times higher in low...
Delivering Support to Abuse Victims in Japan
In Japan, the concept of family is deeply rooted in cultural tradition. A heightened sense of loyalty pervades Japanese culture, where individuals are committed to prioritizing their family’s interest and bear the responsibility of their actions having a direct impact...
ABANTU for Development
Across the globe, women and girls play a dominant role in areas such as health, sanitation, and caregiving for the young and elderly, work that has become known as the “care economy” and is largely unpaid and undervalued. The care economy is the backbone of the global...