A program in Brazil that gives a monthly cash sum to families living in poverty has an unexpected — and welcome result. A new study shows that it is dramatically reducing tuberculosis rates.

A new Biden administration effort to raise Head Start teacher wages could force the federally funded preschool program to serve fewer children.

Many Black residents in Columbus are the descendants of sharecroppers, mused Ronzell Buckner. A longtime business owner, he’s lived here his entire life. He remembers the time before integration when Black residents in South Columbus owned their homes and businesses.

After decades on shelves, the remains of close to 200 people found their final resting place in a Macon garden.

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.

As the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, the charity Oxfam has issued its annual report on wealth, poverty and inequality. It makes some bold assertions. But there are skeptics.

Test your knowledge of global health and development with 12 questions about landmark events of 2023.

Pulitzer winner for Evicted Matthew Desmond examines why the U.S. has more poverty than other rich nations. He finds it spends big on social programs, but gives the most to those who need it least.

In his recently published photobook, "No Justice, No Peace," Devin Allen confronts readers with the reality of how little has changed since the civil rights movement.

Over the past decade, the Daybreak Center has provided a place for the unhoused in Macon to do simple things: laundry, bathe, access medical care or even just receive mail. Supporters decided the milestone was worth a party to mark the center’s 10 years of service to the community. 

More than 1.2 million people struggled to put food on the table at some point last year in the Washington, D.C. region. Tens of millions more are struggling across the country.

Can we end poverty, provide food for all and otherwise make Earth a better place by 2030? By all accounts, the answer is no. So then what's the point of the Sustainable Development Goals?

Grants are being made available to address areas with "tree equity" problems.

A University of Georgia study finds that lower-income homeowners are at higher risk of wildfire losses and canceled homeowners insurance.

A broken taillight can lead to insurmountable debt for many poor and rural Georgians due to something called private probation.