Hundreds of millions of couples still do not have access to reproductive health care and cannot, therefore, reliably and affordably choose the number and spacing of their children. Hundreds of millions of children around the world either are not in school, or drop out at very young ages to help support their families. Social and economic customs discriminate against and disenfranchise women. All of these factors interact to drive increasing population growth, scarcity, and poverty, which in turn drive migration, conflict, and environmental destruction. But all of these problems can be solved in just, sustainable, incentive-based ways.
Individuals can and do make a difference every day.
Visit our Solutions section later in this Guide to see how we can all make a difference.