Changing Demographics and the Impact on Our Future
May 19, 2023
Plus: Are immigrants the solution to deserted villages in Spain?
Spain: Immigrants bringing villages back to life
An exodus of young people is leaving villages in Spain with an aging populating. At the same time, a growing number of refugees are arriving in the country – and are being assigned to rural communities as part of a government scheme.
Demographics: What will the future bring?
Why is the global population continually rising, while the birth rate is dropping in some regions? While industrialized nations have an aging population, Africa is a continent of the young. What does all of this mean for our future?
India: Who Will Care for the Elderly?
India has over 100 million people aged 60+ – and the disappearance of traditional family structures is increasing demand for retirement homes. The majority of the elderly, however, cannot afford the costs involved.
South Africa: The Female Bosses of Tomorrow
Women across Africa still have few opportunities for advancement – especially in technical occupations. Naadiya Moosajee and the STEM educational organization help young women to prepare for a new career.
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