If you follow the news, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a lot of bad stuff happening in the world: poverty, terrorism, refugees fleeing violence and economic despair in their home countries.
But here’s something that doesn’t often make the headlines (probably because it doesn’t attract as many clicks, viewers, or subscribers): Life is actually getting better for many of Earth’s 7.4 billion inhabitants.
We’re witnessing a period of historic decline in poverty, disease, and illiteracy, thanks, in part, to aid organizations like Unicef and Doctors Without Borders. Compared with 50, 25, or even 15 years ago, many people worldwide are living longer, better, safer lives. The proof is on these pages. Ready for some good news? Read on!