Connor Hughes

Bolivia is a country where abundant natural resources—minerals, lithium brines, hydrocarbons, forests, and freshwater systems—coexist with rural and indigenous communities that rely on local ecosystems for livelihoods. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in extractive and infrastructure sectors increasingly centers on one critical dimension: water. Companies operating in Bolivia are under growing pressure to prevent water harm, to secure community consent and input, and to deliver credible water-access projects that raise living standards while protecting ecosystems.How natural-resource activities affect waterMining: open-pit and underground mining can lower groundwater tables, alter surface flows, and generate acid rock drainage or heavy metal contamination that requires…

Burundi’s food sector: context for CSR action on nutrition and climate resilienceSocioeconomic and nutritional landscape — Burundi stands among the world’s least affluent nations, with most families relying on smallholder agriculture for sustenance and earnings. Child malnutrition remains a persistent concern: longstanding, widely referenced assessments have reported stunting levels in children under five that rank Burundi among the countries facing the heaviest chronic malnutrition burdens. Micronutrient shortfalls, periodic food shortages and restricted dietary variety frequently affect both rural communities and low-income urban households.Climate vulnerability — Agriculture in Burundi is extremely susceptible to climate fluctuations. Smallholder production systems often endure irregular…

Charles Schwab Foundation has launched a new nationwide grant initiative designed to bolster financial education delivered through nonprofit organizations, aiming to inspire fresh strategies that empower individuals to gain the understanding and confidence required to make sound financial choices.Access to practical financial education has become ever more crucial as households throughout the United States face escalating living expenses, heavier debt loads, and an economic landscape that continues to evolve quickly. Although discussions about financial wellness often emphasize saving, investing, or preparing for retirement, many people still lack dependable resources that clearly show how everyday money management truly works.In response to…