If the world's population was represented by a village of 100 people, 57 would be Asian, 21 European, 14 American, and 8 African. There would be 52 women and 48 men, with 30 Caucasians and 70 non-Caucasians. 30 would be Christian and 70 non-Christian. 6 people would possess 59% of the wealth and be from the US. 80 would live in poverty, 70 would be illiterate, and 50 would suffer from hunger or malnutrition. The document encourages appreciating good health, freedom from war and torture, access to worship, basic needs, and the ability to read this message.