Mancho, the son of a farmer, is now a manager at the Commonwealth Bank. Latif, whose parents worked as domestic helpers, recently defended his PhD at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Goesthi, whose father once sold food on the street, is now a senior engineer. Bangkit, the son of a school canteen worker, now servesContinue reading “Poverty and Education in Indonesia”
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Addressing Edmonton’s Deepening Food Security Crisis
1. Food Security Overview Food security is a pressing issue in Edmonton, where many residents lack consistent access to affordable and nutritious food. Food security, defined as a state where everyone has “physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthyContinue reading “Addressing Edmonton’s Deepening Food Security Crisis”
Addressing the Silent Crisis: Battling Childhood Malnutrition in the Philippines
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines malnourishment as a deficiency, or excess in nutrient intake. Malnourishment can manifest in different forms, including undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies (World Health Organization, “Malnutrition”). Undernutrition refers to nutrient deficiency and remains a significant concern among children in the Philippines. Children from poor families often struggle to access foodContinue reading “Addressing the Silent Crisis: Battling Childhood Malnutrition in the Philippines”
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