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This document provides facts and figures from global education websites about topics like temperatures in Antarctica, daily water needs, population of India, effects of poverty, land area of India, Millennium Development Goals, income levels, child mortality, access to education, and wealth distribution to integrate into math and statistics lessons using percentages, fractions, and numbers from a global perspective.
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2. Several organizations were founded to address this issue through sustainable programs that provide educational access combined with skills training. These include CDI, Free the Children, and Pratham.
3. These organizations began as small, local initiatives and grew significantly through community-focused programs and volunteer networks to impact millions of children worldwide in their pursuit of universal education.
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1) Poverty reduction begins with investing in children's education as it offers the best path to equitable and sustainable human development.
2) Over 1 billion people live on less than $1 per day, with illiteracy and lack of primary education rates remaining high globally and in poor countries like Nicaragua.
3) Non-profits like Empowerment International are helping put children in school in Nicaragua for just $100 per child per year, helping them attain an education that can break the cycle of poverty.
Population growth and linkage with poverty and Infectious diseases.
The document discusses population growth, poverty, and infectious diseases. It notes that the world's population is over 7 billion and growing at a rate of 1.14% per year. Nearly half the world lives on less than $2.50 a day, and over 800 million people do not have enough food. Poverty is linked to poor health and infectious diseases, which disproportionately impact developing regions. The document outlines the Millennium Development Goals and notes that progress has been made in reducing poverty and disease prevalence, but over 800 million people still experience hunger worldwide.
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Here are some key points about the Lesotho Highlands Water Project:
1. It is a multi-phase project to capture and divert water from the Orange River system in the highlands of Lesotho to supply South Africa's industrial heartland.
2. Short term advantages include increased water supply for South Africa. Disadvantages include the costs of construction and environmental impacts of dams/tunnels.
3. Long term it ensures a sustainable water supply for South Africa but displaces Basotho communities. Environmental impacts may intensify over time.
4. Alternatives for South Africa include water conservation/efficiency, reducing consumption, increasing reuse of greywater, and addressing inequality in access which would reduce overall demand. Desal
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This document discusses poverty, defining it as the deprivation of basic human needs like food, shelter, and clothing. It notes that poverty is man-made and can be overcome through human action. The document then outlines various types and causes of poverty, its effects on health, hunger, housing, education, and violence. It provides statistics on global poverty and lists some Indian states with high poverty rates. It also discusses various measures and characteristics of poverty, and government policies and programs aimed at poverty alleviation in India.
Global Statistics
Over 1 billion children live in poverty, with 25,000 children dying each day due to poverty. Additionally, 72 million children in the developing world were not in school in 2005 and nearly 1 billion people entered the 21st century unable to read or write their names. Global education aims to promote international understanding and cooperation that could lead to social and cultural progress, though some critics argue it is part of a conspiracy for a new world order.
Global Statistics
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Poverty
Nearly half of the world's population lives on less than $2.50 a day, with over 1 billion living on less than $1.25, and 1 billion children worldwide living in poverty. Basic needs like adequate food, water, healthcare, and shelter are lacking for much of the world's population, with over 800 million lacking reliable access to food, 750 million to clean water, and 165 million children stunted due to malnutrition. Providing clean water, nutrition, healthcare, education, clothing, and shelter are identified as key ways to help reduce poverty.
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Nearly half of the world's population lives on less than $2.50 a day, with over 1 billion living on less than $1.25, and 805 million people do not have enough food. Additionally, 1 billion children live in poverty, 22,000 of whom die daily due to poverty, and over 750 million people lack access to clean water. Chronic malnutrition stunts the growth of 165 million children under age 5 each year. Ways to help address these issues include increasing access to clean water, nutrition, healthcare, education, clothing, and shelter.
Population explosion M.SC, 2019
1) The document discusses population explosion in India, noting that India has the second largest population in the world at over 1.3 billion people and is projected to surpass China's population by 2025.
2) It identifies several causes of population growth in India, including high birth rates, poverty, illiteracy, cultural norms that value children, and improved healthcare.
3) The document outlines some of the major issues caused by overpopulation in India, such as increased air and water pollution, food and resource scarcity, unemployment, and poverty.
Poverty
Poverty remains a significant problem in India, with over 27.5% of the population living below the poverty line. Rural areas have significantly higher rates of poverty than urban areas. Several government programs have aimed to reduce poverty through job creation, rural development, education, healthcare, and direct assistance. However, poverty rates remain high due to issues such as corruption, slow economic growth, and lack of access to resources. Reducing poverty will require continued efforts across many sectors including education, employment, infrastructure, and social welfare.
Zero Hunger.pdf
The document summarizes the issue of global hunger, noting that while the world is producing more food than ever, the number of people experiencing hunger continues to rise globally and in the United States. Over 750 million people faced severe food insecurity in 2019, with numbers projected to surpass 840 million by 2030. In Pierce County, Washington, 1 in 9 people are food insecure, with a 40% increase in visits to food programs from 2019 to 2020. The author's own experience with childhood hunger motivates them to help address this issue locally through food donations, raising awareness, and supporting organizations providing meals.
Problems of poverty
This document discusses poverty in India. It defines poverty and the poverty line. It also discusses the different types of poverty and various factors that cause poverty such as the caste system, population pressure, unemployment, illiteracy, and India's past economic policies. The document outlines some of the major effects of poverty on children, women, and education. It then discusses measures that can be taken to reduce poverty through developing rural industries, targeting programs for the poor, and controlling population growth. The outlook for poverty alleviation in India is considered a long-term goal.
Millennium project PNUD
The Millennium Development Goals set out a mutual commitment between developed and developing countries to make sustained progress towards achieving this vision.
Specifically, the Millennium Development Goals aim to reduce poverty, fight disease and hunger, get girls in school and give more people access to safe water. African countries need to make the most progress if they are to meet these Goals.
Social Justice - End Poverty And Hunger
The document discusses the Millennium Development Goals related to ending poverty and hunger. It provides statistics on the number of people living in poverty or struggling with hunger worldwide, including more than 1 billion people living on less than $1 per day. Children are particularly affected, with over 140 million underweight children in developing regions. The document also examines poverty and hunger issues in Saskatchewan and identifies steps that can be taken to help reduce hunger, such as increasing emergency food aid and donations to organizations supporting food security.
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The document discusses the problem of food scarcity and hunger. It notes that over 900 million people worldwide do not have enough food and 1/3 of hungry people live in India. Food scarcity has many causes like food waste, which amounts to Rs. 58,000 crore annually in India. However, the world produces enough food for all. The document discusses initiatives to address hunger like food distribution programs by the Indian government and the efficient model of Mumbai's dabbawalas. It stresses the role of individuals as responsible citizens to reduce food waste.
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This document provides an overview and introduction to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Nigeria's National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) for a seminar on youth development. It outlines the eight MDGs aimed at reducing poverty, improving health and education, and environmental sustainability by 2015. It also describes NEEDS' goals of wealth creation, employment, poverty reduction, and value reorientation through government and private sector reforms. Statistics are given on issues like poverty, hunger, education, health, and the environment to highlight the ongoing development challenges.
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