Brandon Wiggins
About Brandon Wiggins
Brandon Wiggins lives in Brooklyn, by way of North Carolina. He attended The University of North Carolina, where he studied History and appreciated learning about the complex historical roots of global issues. When he's outside of the office he enjoys being around dogs, running, and suffering through his favorite sports teams' latest defeats."
Stories
Women and Girls Contribute Trillions of Dollars in Unpaid Labor Every Year
The world’s 22 richest men have more wealth than all of the women in Africa. Read more
This New Climate Change Game Lets Users Influence Lawmakers
Users will be able to vote on their preferred climate solutions. Read more
Women Can Now Hold Command Positions in India’s Army
India’s government had fought against this ruling. Read more
Infant Mortality Is on the Rise in Venezuela Due to Malnutrition
Venezuela is in the midst of a years-long economic crisis. Read more
These Skateboarding Girls Are Tackling Gender Inequality in Afghanistan
Skateistan teaches girls in impoverished neighborhoods to skateboard. Read more
The US Just Proposed Massive Cuts to Funding for World Health Organization
This proposal comes at a time when the WHO is responding to a global coronavirus outbreak. Read more
The Bahamas Is Still Coping With Destruction Caused by Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian affected more than 70,000 people in the region. Read more
Bill & Melinda Gates Add Climate Change and Gender Equality to Foundation's Priorities
The foundation has mainly focused on global health, US education, and development. Read more
Bill and Melinda Gates Pledge $100 Million to Coronavirus Response
The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern. Read more
138 Asylum Seekers Died After Being Deported by the US
There were about 3.5 million asylum seekers globally by the end of 2018. Read more