Could the roofs of low cost houses be South Africa’s secret weapon against hunger? International

Could the roofs of low cost houses be South Africa’s secret weapon against hunger?

South Africa’s hunger crisis is no longer a distant warning. Millions of poor households are forced to choose between food, electricity, transport and water every month. The country also faces worsening climate shocks, such as floods, heatwaves, drought and growing water scarcity. ‘RDP’ houses. Kimberly Mutandiro/GroundUp Yet one of South Africa’s most overlooked food security […]

The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy International

The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist from childhood into older adulthood. It impacts individuals from all ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. Current estimates suggest that one of every 21 people in Canada has the disorder. This number is likely to rise as our understanding of varied presentations and […]