At the break of dawn, millions of boats dot the coastlines of Asia, their occupants ready to set out for the day’s catch. These are not big commercial vessels nor industrial fishing fleets, but the backbone of a hidden subsector that feeds nations and supports countless livelihoods. Small-scale fisheries contribute 40% or 37 million tons
The Untapped Potential of Small-Scale Fisheries in Asia Read More »
“I wonder why we’re always demanding and not doing anything for our society. For example, there’s a fire and you say ‘It’s burning’, but what are you doing to prevent wildfires in your city or your country? What are you doing? You have to do something and that change comes from yourself.
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The woes of the delivery couriers are amplified by the extraordinary circumstance that the whole world is in. Unfair pay, prank deliveries, and scarce benefits make their plight even more arduous than it already is.
On Rights and Safety: The Precarious Case of the Delivery Riders in the Philippines Read More »
Being queer in India comes with many challenges. It was very recently, in 2018, that the LGBTQIA+ community was allowed to breathe a sigh of relief as Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was read down by the Apex Court of the country in the Navtej Singh Johar vs Union of India judgement.
Indian Medical Education needs to stop promoting Queerphobia Read More »
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only brought forth a health crisis of a herculean scale, but has also unleashed multi-sectoral social and economic vulnerabilities on people fighting already fighting a tough battle with a deadly virus.
Youth in Mobilizing Change: A light of Hope Amidst Adversity Read More »
In 2015, world leaders created a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The second of these is to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture” by 2030.
Myanmar in triple peril: COVID-19, military coup, and hunger Read More »
With the military’s control of the whole country back on February 1st, 2021, Myanmarcivilians sink into despair and the countrywide protests against the military’s rule have been taking place.
Most Artists believe in their ability to create or support meaningful, positive change in society using their skills. That’s why many people take on side projects or devote time to helping nonprofits and charities in their work to solve societal problems.
How to Define Values through Art: Featuring an Initiative from Myanmar Read More »
Protesting is as fundamental a right as voting. In the last few years, many demonstrations have shown us that, indeed, protesting is a tool of bringing about change at the policy level. Marginalized communities across the world, from the United States to Sudan, are raising their voices against injustices – and women are joining, organizing, and leading these movements everywhere.
Who Run The World? Understanding The Role of Women in Protests Around The World Read More »
The Philippines is faced with an uncertain future. Today’s pressing societal issues such as education disparity, economic inequality, food insecurity, and a strained healthcare system have negatively affected our quality of life—lives of countless Filipinos are compromised.
Young Filipinos, Speak! Our Voices Matter Read More »
