As active conflict in eastern Ukraine continues, young people remain vulnerable to divisive rhetoric, hostile and over-simplified narratives, and recruitment by far-right radical groups.
Challenge Ukraine remains the most corrupt country in Europe and one of the least transparent countries in the world. Many Ukrainians perceive corruption as immutable…
Challenge There is robust academic research on mental health needs among youth, with data indicating that suicide is one of the leading causes of death…
Challenge Women and girls often have lower financial literacy rates than men, which presents a barrier to their financial inclusion and economic well-being. Managing personal…
Challenge Efforts by the international development community to improve women’s and girls’ access to quality education and training have yielded improvements over the years. Yet,…
Challenge The majority of smallholder farmers in Kenya subsist on low-input, low-output rain-fed agriculture on very small plots. Women and youth represent a large portion…
Challenge Tajikistan faces a number of serious economic development challenges, including market failures, lack of access to finance, a weak labor market with limited opportunities…
Challenge Jamaica’s persistent problem of violent crime has resulted in its regular inclusion in top ten lists of countries with the highest murder rates in…
Challenge Despite recent reductions in new HIV infections in Eswatini, the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the country remains high. The impact…
Challenge The Syrian conflict has destabilized communities and local governance institutions across the country. The provision of essential services to citizens has been interrupted, and…
