Health Care in Niger
Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world. Two-thirds of the population live below the poverty line, surviving on less than 1 dollar per day and hunger is a daily issue for many families. Malnutrition is widespread...
Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world. Two-thirds of the population live below the poverty line, surviving on less than 1 dollar per day and hunger is a daily issue for many families. Malnutrition is widespread...
Fistula is the ultimate symbol of childbirth gone wrong because of poor health care access and the high prevalence of men marrying under age girls in Niger. Ostracised Many women have been ostracized by their families and communities, and even been...
Niger has one of the lowest literacy rates in West Africa. the low number of girls in school is partly a result of traditional cultures which encourage girls to stay within the home and to marry early. More than...
Malnutrition remains worrying in rural and urban areas of the Niger, because families have unfortunately not the means to eat properly. This inadequate power causes of stunting as well as significant problems of growth. The children from Niger actually...
Because of the poverty which prevails in Niger, the minors often engage in delinquency and prostitution. This latter practice mainly affects girls. They are often forced to sell their bodies to support their needs. In the majority of cases, they...
The practice of female genital mutilation still exists in some regions of Niger.
In a country as poor as Niger, where the illiteracy rate is so high, education of children especially girls is of paramount. In fact, some kids from 7 to 12 years children are not in school and this rate reaches more girls....
Due to the situation of poverty of households, families are often forced to send their children to work. They are employees in agricultural sector dominant in Niger or more dangerous tasks such as working at the slaughterhouse… A study on the analysis...
Education provides children with opportunities to escape poverty, gain a voice in their community and experience a better quality of life. But worldwide, more than 120 million children are unable to attend schools. We are all convicted that in...