Did you know that Turkey and Syria had been a part of the Levant Quartet? In early December 2010, officials from four countries – Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan – signed an agreement to form the Levant Quartet. It aimed to develop closer economic and cultural integration among the countries and envisioned as the “EU of the Middle… Read More »
Many studies suggest that drinking 4 to 6 cups of coffee is good for your health and well-being. The potential benefits from drinking coffee are varied and likely came from the vitamins and minerals within the coffee beans. Because coffee contains soluble fiber and prebiotic properties, coffee drinkers tended to have more microbiomes in their gut, which improves… Read More »
Start giving this new year by supporting the incredible work that Plan International Canada has been doing to help keep girls in school, especially in countries where over 11 million girls are at risk of not returning to schools. Plan International Canada is working with communities across the globe in 75 countries, which includes the Philippines, to educate… Read More »
Many of the young people in Toronto are struggling to find peace, joy, and love not only this holiday season, but throughout the year. They do not have a place that they can call home. Up to 2,000 youth are homeless on any given night in Toronto. Homelessness is comprised of 11% young people, and 32% of people… Read More »
Sickle Cell Disease is a group of life-threatening, inherited disorders that affect the normal functioning of red blood cells. There are four common syndromes of this disease which includes Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell Hemoglobin, Sickle Beta Thalassemia, and Sickle Trait. But when people hear about the disease, they usually relate it to sickle cell anemia, which is… Read More »
As we approach the holiday season, it’s important to remember the seniors around us who are living in poverty and isolation, and often spend the holiday season without the warmth of a shared meal or a support system. Social isolation has been a growing concern putting many seniors at risk of living alone and disconnecting them from the… Read More »
Anyone can be mistreated or can fall as a victim of violence or domestic abuse. However, women and children are particularly vulnerable to domestic violence. In fact, every six days in Canada, a woman is slain by her partner, and one in five women experience a form of abuse in their spousal relationship (Statistics Canada, 2019). Domestic abuse… Read More »
According to the United Nations, around 50 million metric tons of electronic products are discarded every year. This weight is nearly equivalent to over 4,000 Eiffel towers. Electronic waste or E-waste is considered as the world’s fastest growing waste stream and the amount is expected to increase by over 1.1 million metric tons unless the trend is reversed.… Read More »
As more people get better education in the Philippines, the literacy rate has improved. Between 2010 and 2021, the literacy rate in the Philippines increased by 1.4 percent, and it reached 99.27% in 2021. The ability to read and write indicates potential intellectual development and this is paramount to the society’s economic and socio-cultural advancement as well. However,… Read More »
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common and serious form of cancer. It is estimated that this year over 3,000 Canadian women will be newly diagnosed with this disease. Cancer cells in the ovary are formed when abnormal cells divide without control and can invade or metastasize other tissue in the body. Mutations in the genes of a… Read More »