Poverty is a major challenge facing many Africans. Approximately 800 million Africans, or 32 out of 38 African countries, live in highly impoverished conditions. Over 300 million of those living in poverty are children. Common causes of poverty include lack of access to employment, markets, and natural resources destruction. Life in poverty means many Africans survive on less than $1 per day, and have little access to healthcare, education, clean water or sanitation. However, some countries are making progress through initiatives to increase access to education, healthcare, and child sponsorships. The fact that over 800 million Africans go to sleep hungry each night, including 300 million children, is very surprising and eye opening.

1. Poverty in Africa By: Kim Morton