Poverty is defined as not having enough money to meet basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing. About 3 million people live on less than $2.50 a day, while the poorest 40% of the world's population accounts for only 5% of global income. According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die daily due to poverty. Paul Polak was inspired to help the 800 million people living on $1 a day after visiting Bangladesh, founding iDE to create livelihoods through affordable irrigation systems in developing countries.