Poverty affects nearly half of the world's population who live on less than $2.50 a day. Over 1.3 billion people live in extreme poverty, subsisting on less than $1.25 per day. 22,000 children die daily due to poverty. Sucharita Eashwar faced challenges as a single mother but empowered women entrepreneurs as head of WeConnect International India. The organization connects women-owned businesses to corporate partners. Her work demonstrates steadfastness in helping others despite facing difficulties herself.