(2010) Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive impact of girls' education on child and maternal mortality, health, fertility rates, poverty, and economic growth.
(2008) Millions of people live in poverty in Latin America, and many young people often face few prospects for a bright future.
(2010) The link between marriage and childbearing has greatly weakened worldwide, evidenced by a sharp rise in births outside marriage in most developed countries.
Project: BRIDGE: Bringing Information to Decisionmakers for Global Effectiveness
(2008) Sub-Saharan Africa has experienced an impressive 5 percent annual economic growth since the late 1990s, outpacing the world average.
Project: Empowering Evidence-Driven Advocacy
Young people make up the majority of Kabale District’s population. With access to youth-friendly health services, including family planning for pregnancy prevention, they can lead healthy and productive lives that contribute to Kabale’s society and economy.
(2009) Recent political developments in Iran highlight the country's demographic and social shifts over the past 20 years. One in three Iranians is between the ages of 15 and 29.
To provide high-quality care, providers must understand and respect their clients' needs, attitudes, and concerns. These client perceptions are in turn affected by personal, social, and cultural factors.
