David and Zipporah don’t have electricity, but they do have solar lights. They bought their first Sun King Pro solar light in 2013. Now, with the lights, David and Zipporah can allocate the shillings they previously spent on kerosene for light on school fees for their four children.
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Here's a collection of some of the best data visualisations on global literacy, mortality, birth rates and more. Good news: Extreme poverty is declining, and life expectancy and incomes are on the up and up. Bad news: There's still lots of work to do!
Could it be that a bearded man in a dress has rekindled Europe’s appetite for democracy? Conchita Wurst was the people’s choice. Perhaps European voters will now relish the chance to go to the polls again, during this years European Parliamentary elections.
It's no secret that Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. But it's not just the beaches, mountains and forests that make it shine, it's the impact it has on tackling extreme poverty.
Having heard all the plaudits, I took my seat to watch 12 Years a Slave knowing that it was going to be two hours well spent, and I wasn’t disappointed. But it appears that there is something almost everyone missed.
Throughout history, individual acts of defiance have proved to be incredibly powerful. It takes courage to stand alone, but brave individuals often galvanise movements of people who come together and change the world.
Here are some of those moments to inspire you, and remind you that one person, one voice or one action can have a big impact.
I am a reggae man, music is my profession. But when I am not singing, I want to put myself at the service of my continent, Africa, in which I believe. The earth is a factory that can employ millions of young people. Through agriculture, Africa can rise again.
Last week, the UK Government announced that 80% of British taxpayers will receive an income tax statement later this year which will illustrate how the government uses it, from defence spending to education to overseas aid.
Africa's hottest recording artists have come together to support our Do Agric campaign, and together have written and recorded the track 'Cocoa na Chocolate'. It's A-MA-ZING. Turn it up and get ready to move.
Throughout history, women activists have been a source of inspiration and made it possible for others to succeed in the work they do. We've collected together 14 quotes from pioneering women. May their words resonate through time and continue to inspire.