Poverty and homelessness are major worldwide problems according to Habitat for Humanity. One quarter of the world's population lives in conditions that harm their health and safety due to a lack of adequate shelter, which is a basic human need. This issue not only affects the 25% of people directly experiencing problems, but it also places greater stress on social programs and systems like schools and healthcare that must support this vulnerable population.

1. PovertyandHomeless
Poverty and homelessness are worldwide
problems. According to Habitat for Humanity,
one-quarter of the world's population lives in
conditions that harm their health and safety.
Many do not have shelter, a basic human need
for survival.
This social issue also goes beyond the 25% of the
population directly affected. Because of the lack of
shelter for this vulnerable population, there is greater
stress on government and social programs, including
schools and healthcare systems.
“Overcoming
poverty is not a
gesture of charity.
It is an act of
justice”
Nelson Mandela

3. Solutions
Advocate
Advocate for an increase in the benefit for single
individuals since the maximum Supplemental
Security Income benefit is more generous for
married couples when compared to single
individuals
Provide
Provide affordable, accessible housing with universal
design concepts
Education
If all adults completed secondary education, we
could cut the global poverty rate by more than half.
Education develops skills and abilities, corrects some
of the imbalances that come out of marginalization,
and decreases both risk and vulnerability.
POVERTY ALLEVIATION
THROUGH PEACE
Ending all war — while ambitious — means that
budgets allocated to cover the cost of conflict can
be used to deliver public services. It also reduces
risks faced by the most vulnerable communities,
and ensures that goals towards equality and
inclusion can be maintained.