The document discusses poverty, defining it as having little to no money, goods, or means of support. It notes that almost half of the world lives on less than $2.50 per day, and 40% of the population accounts for only 5% of global income. Poverty has significant effects, contributing to 18 million deaths per year from causes like violence and homelessness. International organizations work to address poverty through initiatives like International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and conditional cash transfer programs.