Poverty is the state of having little or no money or resources. The document discusses Anita Roddick and her founding of The Body Shop, an ethical cosmetics company known for campaigning against poverty and human rights issues like sex slavery. It details The Body Shop's work raising funds and awareness for domestic violence prevention since 1994 and ensuring ethical trading practices with suppliers globally. The conclusion reiterates that poverty is a serious issue and hopes to have raised awareness in the reader to help those in need starting with their local community.