A Serious Global Issue – Poverty

Poverty is a growing global issue, affecting millions of people each day. Whilst there are many causes of poverty, some common ones involve low income, poor access to services, and lack of education opportunities.

Poverty limits individuals’ and communities’ ability to access basic needs, such as food and shelter, leading to health risks and high mortality rates. It can also lead to high-stress levels and social exclusion, resulting in a lack of self-esteem and productivity.

Poverty affects the physical and mental health of individuals, often leading to a cycle of poverty from which it is difficult to break free. It is essential to address global poverty and create solutions that focus on building long-term solutions for those living in poverty.

Poverty is a complex issue and there is no single solution. However, some steps can be taken to reduce poverty, such as providing access to quality education, job training, and healthcare, facilitating access to banking services, promoting economic development by reducing taxes and increasing access to credit, protecting the rights of vulnerable populations, eliminating corruption, and providing social safety nets for the elderly and unemployed. Through collaborative efforts and committed advocacy, we can make progress in stopping poverty.