2. What Is Poverty ?
- It is the general lack of money for basic needs such
as food, water, shelter, or toilets.
Examples
- Lack of services such as electricity,
water or sanitation.
- Lack of clothing.
3. Who Does Poverty Affect ?
- It affects more than 3 billion people, nearly half of
the world’s population, who live on less than $2.50 a
day.
- More than 1.3 billion live in extreme poverty — with
less than $1.25 a day.
4. Who Does Poverty Affect ?
- More than 750 million people lack
adequate access to clean drinking
water.
- Poverty kills an estimated 842,000 people every year
globally, approximately 2,300 people per day.
Examples
5. How To Combat Poverty ?
Feeding The Hungry
-Giving to charitable organisations
Eg. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, One Acre
Fund
6. How To Combat Poverty ?
Homelessness
-Giving to charitable organisations
eg,. GiveDirectly, Innovations for Poverty Action
7. How To Combat Poverty ?
Medical Needs
-Giving to charitable organisations
Eg. Against Charitable Organisations, Living Goods,
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