Ameya is a Partner at Encourage Capital in New York City

BioBars project in Cambodia reduces plastic waste with kids making trash traps, improving health, tourism, and fishing.

The Human Welfare Council states that 80% of Indian women and children struggle with financial literacy. India is expected to become the...

Impact of ABBA's 'Chiquitita' on UNICEF

Roshni is a US Diplomat serving at the US Embassy in Bangkok

On March 10, 2024, the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced that 33% of Palestinian children under the...

What is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads quickly when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death. It infects about 90% of unvaccinated people who come into close contact with an infected person.   Measles can affect anyone, but it is most common in children. Vaccination is the best way to prevent getting sick with measles or spreading it to others. The vaccine is safe

What is Cholera and its Impact Cholera is a highly virulent infection that happens when you ingest food or water contaminated with the...

Problem: According to a study by the Indian Journal of Medical Research, 350 million Indians don’t get enough iodine. Iodine, most often associated with salt intake and also found in seafood, is a vital nutrient; without it, people suffer from goiter, hyperthyroidism, stunted growth, or intellectual disabilities—all preventable diseases. Specifically in women, a lack of iodine can cause breast cancer, pregnancy complications, and hypothyroidism, which can cause impaired ovula

Problem: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , 3.5 billion people suffer from iron deficiency worldwide. It’s the most common nutritional problem around the world. The lack of iron is particularly severe among children and women in developing countries whose dietary needs are frequently unmet. Missing iron in your diet can result in anemia, low energy levels, and difficulty concentrating. Solution: The Lucky Iron Fish is a fish-shaped object made of iron that fam

Problem: In 2019, the World Economic Forum found that 2.2 billion individuals, accounting for 28 percent of the global population, do not have access to safe drinking water sources. Consuming water contaminated with harmful substances can cause severe diseases and illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one child dies from a water-related illness every two minutes.  Solution:  LifeStraw is made for one person to use. LifeStraw devices (water bottles, str

In Sudan, the ghost of hunger looms large as it battles a crisis that is disproportionately impacting children. According to a recent...