There are many misunderstandings about poverty. To some, it is a lack of money and economic resources. To others, it is a state of being in which people are deprived of the basic needs for survival, such as food, water, clothing, and shelter. In this definitive guide to poverty, you will learn all there is... READ MORE

Do you care about the environment? Are you passionate about making a difference? If so, you may be surprised to learn that environmental activism is one of the most undervalued and underestimated careers out there. Despite this, it’s urgently needed now more than ever. So if you’re up for a challenge and want to make... READ MORE

Volunteering abroad is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. It offers a chance to make a real difference in the world, while also gaining a new perspective on life. But what if you want to take the plunge and make it a reality? How do you go about it? In this... READ MORE

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Or maybe you’re just looking for some new and interesting ways to spend your free time? Either way, volunteering can be a great option for you! There are all sorts of benefits of volunteering, from making new friends to improving your physical and... READ MORE

The Second Industrial Revolution, also known as the Technological Revolution, was a time of great technological advancement. This period of time was marked by rapid changes in communication and manufacturing technologies. New inventions and discoveries were made at an incredible rate, leading to huge improvements in quality of life for people all over the world.... READ MORE

As the world becomes more and more urbanized, it's important to understand the effects this has on both people and nature. Cities are engines of growth, but they also come with a cost. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the ways urban populations can impact our environment and our health. Urbanization is changing... READ MORE

On the 27th of December 2020 the Volcano La Soufriere started an effusive eruption – slowly building a new dome as when pressing out toothpaste. It kept erupting with a sticky rock formation over the next 3.5 months as well as emitting sulfur dioxide gas affecting the air quality and destroying vegetation on the volcano... READ MORE

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimated in mid April that the financial impact of the crisis would be approximately US$554 million. Lots of relief efforts have been sent and offered. Venezuela was among one of the first countries sending 20 tons of humanitarian supplies, risk experts and SUV vehicles. Furthermore... READ MORE

A major human impact of the volcanic eruption in St Vincent was the loss of personal effects with the collapse of many roofs in the areas worst affected. Many of the displaced people had evacuated with very little of their personal belongings and this left a great need for clothing. During our interactions with the... READ MORE

On 9th of April 2021 La Soufriere in St Vincent and the Grenadines erupted sending rocks in the form of ash plume 10- 15 km up in the air. The last explosion, the 32nd, that La Soufrière has released since April 9, began at 11:09am on April 22, and lasted for about 20 minutes, with... READ MORE

By April 22nd La Soufriere had exploded 32 times leaving heavy layers of ash everywhere making buildings collapse and sending pyroclastic flows down the volcano sides destroying everything in its wake. On April 15th the West Indies Seismic Research Center was further able to measure the Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) flux from La Soufriere dispersing with... READ MORE