Tag: countries

My mission to understand the world, its cultures, and its people has led me to French-speaking Africa. Cameroon, to be precise. I am here for two months to help an NGO that works on improving awareness and treatment of mental health in the country. Next to my volunteering, I want to find out how ...

My earliest memory of Christmas is of my father as Santa Clause (or Father Christmas in the UK) at the hospital he worked in. I don’t remember the circumstances under which the English hospital would invite an Indian gentleman for this honorable post, but I’m glad they did. I remember hi...

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities around the world. From exploring the rugged terrain of a mountain range to trekking through lush forests, there are countless amazing hiking trails that can be found in various countries across the globe. With so many incredible options, it can...

Each European country has a different law when it comes to buying farmland. It’s easy to understand why. Farmland is a very sensitive asset. In the least developed countries, farmland is what enables most people to live and make an income. Of course in the EU, where all countries are rea...

In many developing nations, women are generally on the periphery of economic engagement. Poverty cycles are perpetuated by limited access to education and work prospects. Initiatives fostering entrepreneurship, vocational training, and microfinance are critical to economically empowering women. Econ...

This year has been a year of global outrage against this violence. But outrage needs to translate into action. Laws are transformative tools for curbing violence against women, whenused to punish perpetrators, provide justice to survivors and serve as a deterrent. From the Caribbean and Central A...

White American Leftists love hoisting up the Scandinavians as examples of great social welfare policies. They criticize America for not following the Scandinavian model of social welfare system. They attack America for not providing free healthcare coverage for all its citizens, as Norway does. F...

Introduction The Arab world is home to some of the richest countries in the world due to their abundant oil and gas reserves. In 2024, most Arab economies continue to rely heavily on income generated from oil and gas exports which constitute the bulk of their national incomes. However, efforts are ...

Did you know that there are over a dozen French-speaking countries in the world? And, that number is only growing! If you’re looking to learn more about the French language and culture, it’s important to understand where these countries are located. In this blog post, we will e...

The first thing we tell someone we meet for the first time is our name, followed by our country and nationality. Learning a new language is synonymous with connection, and I believe that knowing how to name each country has the same effect. If you are interested in involving yourself more in diff...