The Impact of Vandalism on Local Neighborhoods
Graffiti is an artistic medium that has historically divided societies. It has a bad reputation and is often associated with decay and vandalism. However, our goal in this blog is to dispel myths and highlight the benefits of graffiti for local communities. Vandalism is a destructive behaviour that aims to cause harm or defacement to…

Addressing Youth Unemployment in Urban Areas
Addressing these multifaceted issues through education reforms, skill training, and inclusive policies is critical to effectively combating youth unemployment today. Migration from rural to youth unemployment crisis in urban centres affects social, natural, infrastructure, and economic aspects. Our policies, however, fail to recognize youth unemployment as an emerging economic problem. Formalisation of Informal Employment To…

The Importance of Mental Health Services in Neighborhoods
An increasing amount of research, including both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, suggests that the social and structural features of a neighbourhood can affect the mental health of its residents. Mental health is given priority in many health systems’ Community Health Needs Assessments. Community development organisations nationwide are working to alleviate the disproportionate burden on historically…

How Poor Infrastructure Affects Local Communities
Infrastructure refers to the fundamental tools and constructions, such as roads and bridges, required for a nation, area, or organization to run smoothly. Infrastructure improves the quality of life and increases productivity, which are factors in economic development. The buildings, facilities, and processes that help a nation run are referred to as its infrastructure, as…
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