Introduction Cities in Asia and Africa are growing at breakneck speed. Every day, new neighbourhoods, road networks and informal settlements spring up. But growth brings challenges — traffic congestion, weak…

Introduction Floods are among the most destructive natural disasters globally—particularly in Asia and Africa where changing rainfall patterns, rapid urbanisation, and inadequate infrastructure heighten vulnerability. In these regions, communities often…

Introduction In 2025, the fight against HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains one of the most vital global health battles. While tremendous strides have been made — fewer deaths, better…

Introduction As the sun rises over the arid plains of northern Kenya, pastoralists drive their herds toward a once-reliable watering hole—now reduced to cracked earth and a faint trickle. In…

Introduction Imagine being uprooted, forced to flee your home, and then struggling to find schooling, credentials, or a path to integration in a new country. For millions of refugees in…

Introduction Agriculture is changing. In fields and farms across Africa and Asia, digital tools — satellites, drones, sensors, AI, mobile apps — are transforming how farmers grow, monitor, harvest, and…

Introduction — why funding for creative youth matters now Across Nigeria, Kenya, and Southeast Asia, young creatives are rewriting cultural narratives and building businesses in film, music and fashion. Nollywood,…

Introduction Imagine you’re a budding researcher in Nigeria, Bangladesh, or Indonesia, passionate about addressing diseases that too often fall off the research funding radar. You want to study schistosomiasis, lymphatic…

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic awakened many governments to a harsh reality: import dependence for medical supplies is a strategic vulnerability. Masks, diagnostic kits, oxygen concentrators, ventilators—all became scarce globally. In…