Khulna City Corporation is the third largest city in Bangladesh, with an estimated population of 1.77 million. Khulna’s slums have long struggled with the negative impact of unplanned rapid urbanization;...

A small community in southern Niger, Sassoumbroum (Sbroum for short) suffers from high poverty rates and rampant corruption. To make ends meet, people support themselves by cutting down trees, including...

The Dalits and cobblers are two of the most marginalized communities in Bangladesh. Both groups lack access to many basic government services—including proper education, healthcare, and gainful employment—and often live...

Despite ongoing efforts to strengthen gender equality, Timor-Leste’s patriarchal culture continues to limit women’s access to equal and accessible education, health services, job opportunities, and justice. Efforts to educate communities...