This document discusses poverty and efforts to address it. It defines poverty and its causes, which include health issues, hunger, lack of education, shelter, and violence. It also describes the Make Poverty History campaign in the UK, a coalition of charities, religious groups, unions, and celebrities working to end poverty. Finally, it outlines ways to prevent poverty such as increasing access to basic needs like food and healthcare, boosting personal income through grants and financial services, and controlling overpopulation.