This document discusses poverty, its causes and effects, and ways to address it. Poverty is defined as a lack of basic needs like food, water and shelter. It often becomes a vicious cycle that is difficult to escape from due to lack of education and job opportunities. Poverty affects many people worldwide, especially in developing countries, and leads to issues like crime, disease and shorter lifespans. Some ways to address poverty include social entrepreneurship like Muhammad Yunus' Grameen Bank which provides loans to the poor, as well as individual donations and assistance to those in need.