The term desertification refers to land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry subhumid zones caused by various factors such as human activities and / or climatic variations. In sub-Saharan Africa, the temperature increase is above…
In early May, 45 civilians were killed and 17,500 people fled fighting zones in Burkina Faso. Terrorist attacks continued in three separate areas of the country. On May 9, terrorists attacked the village of FIRKA,…
In 2002, the UN General Assembly declared May 21 as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day celebrates both the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role…
Thanks to Morija, 175 women from different neighborhoods in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso recently received training in poultry farming. The goal of the project is to empower these women by enabling them to generate income through…
Since its proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, the International Day of Families has been celebrated every year in mid-May. It highlights the importance attached to the basic unit of society and…
“An entire generation of children is at risk,” are the disturbing words of UNICEF Director Marie-Pierre Poirier in an April 28, 2021 statement. Currently, the number of displaced people in the Sahel stands at 5.3…
The 51st Earth Day was celebrated around the world on Thursday, April 22. This event aims each year to raise awareness of the issues related to the preservation of the planet and the actions undertaken…
On Saturday, April 17, the Ecole du Potier in Palézieux organized a donation drive in front of the Denner in Bossonens (FR). The students of this Vaud school were remarkably involved in this event: they…
Since 2017, April 21 marks the International Day of Creativity and Innovation. This event promotes the use of creativity and innovation to solve the problems we face, address challenges such as eradicating poverty and hunger…