Tag: water
IN PHOTOS: A thirsty struggle | Plight of tobacco farmers in...
Farmers believe that establishing a reliable water irrigation system is crucial to securing a brighter future for the country
Not enough body bags in Gaza, says UNRWA
Aid groups in Gaza are sounding the alarm that an Israeli ground offensive could precipitate a worsening humanitarian crisis
Pope Francis calls for global solidarity on World Food Day
Poep Francis emphasized that water should never be treated as a mere commodity, subject to exchange or speculation.
Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
Some villagers got sick after oil smeared the shoreline, turning rocks black and leaving dark globs on the beach
UN water conference ends with hundreds of non-binding commitments
About 10% of the global population live in countries with “high or critical” water stress, or significant issues in accessing water
Photos: They thirst
The Philippines faces significant challenges in terms of water and sanitation access
‘Floating toilets’ help Cambodia’s lake-dwelling poor
The hope is that the more villagers see the toilets in action, the more they will want proper sanitation
Compel barangays to collect rainwater
Expect outcries due to flooding deaths. Expect the news to die down till next year’s disasters. And so it goes.
Dead rivers: The cost of Bangladesh’s garment-driven economic boom
Environmentalists say growth has come at an incalculable cost, with a toxic melange of dyes, tanning acids and other dangerous chemicals
Extreme temperatures compound poverty in Pakistan’s hottest city
People in Jacobabad live in acute poverty, with water shortages and power cuts compromising their ability to beat the heat
Support LiCAS.news
We work tirelessly each day to tell the stories of those living on the fringe of society in Asia and how the Church in all its forms - be it lay, religious or priests - carries out its mission to support those in need, the neglected and the voiceless.
We need your help to continue our work each day. Make a difference and donate today.
