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Poverty
Poverty remains to be one of the most long-standing problems facing governments, populations and organizations throughout the world. Despite commitments from world leaders to eradicate poverty, it still continues, with millions still having to face living with poverty on a daily basis. In this category you will find questions on causes of poverty, statistics on poverty and how to address and solve poverty issues.
1,481 Questions
What role did America's need for oil play in Middle Eastern terrorism?
Oil was one of the incentives to invade the Middle East. With this, came terrorism on our own soil.
How many Canadians live below the poverty line?
About 11.4 per cent Canadians live below the poverty line, according to the latest census.Releasing its 2006 census figures on income and earnings Thursday, Statistics Canada put the number of the poor at 3.5 million in a nation of 33.3 million people.
The idea that poverty is the result of an individuals' choices.
Was Ronal Reagan born to poverty or wealth?
He was most certainly not born into wealth, but he was not really poor either. Many historians believe that the reason he was such a good president, who really cared about and related to the American people, was because he was from a middle class family and he worked regular jobs just like the rest of us.
Why did poverty persist in the US in an age of affluence?
Yes, very much so. The largest groups of poor in the US are single, unsupported mothers and children, the elderly, and people with mental health issues and addictions. All of these groups have great difficulty earning a livable wage or are even able to work at all.
Did God allow his son to be born in poverty?
The reason God allowed his Son Jesus to be born into poverty, if he was, is that that is what was prophesied. God could have sent Jesus into any role on earth, but he chose to send him as a servant so he could reach the most people. If he was a high official, we would not have the same example as if he were poor. Perhaps it would be true to say that Jesus was not born in poverty in the true meaning of the word.The state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions. Poverty is to some extent is a state of mind, for one can be rich in having good and true friends, kind and loving parents, having sufficient for ones needs. The class of people Jesus was born into, were the humble and meek, lowly of heart; but above all teachable. Though we first hear of him discussing things with the wise and learned when but a youth, it was the poor and lowly who listened.
The Russian Revolution
How can a student help to stop poverty?
get parents permission & use online websites to give something
How many people are living in poverty in Indonesia?
More than half of Indonesia's 225 million people have incomes below the poverty line as defined by the World Bank.
Source: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/country/country.cfm?CountryId=30
David Lloyd George once said 'We must eliminate the widespread poverty which scars this land glittering with wealth'
Dr. A P J Kalam
Was there poverty like during the time of Jesus?
Yes, there was poverty in that time. For example, he told the story of the blind beggar.
What are effects of poverty in Africa?
One of the biggest effects of extreme poverty is the poor health status of people that leads to a lot of diseases and rising death count. Also, because of the insufficient funds of the government to provide work opportunities, a lot of people donÕt have jobs and homes.
What are the best possible solutions of poverty?
EDUCATION will be always the best possible solution of poverty.
What is life like for children in South Africa?
This is a difficult question to answer as children in South Africa does not represent a homogenous group since South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world. Therefore, there is a huge difference in what the life for different children in South Africa is like. For some children life is great, carefree and safe, for others it is the exact opposite. South Africa is a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, but sadly, life is still very difficult for the majority of South Africa's children.
Was there a lot of poverty during the Cold War?
Poverty will probably always exist. It has nearly always existed in the past; no matter what country it was. No matter what happens, someone somewhere will experience a physical or mental breakdown, contributing to homelessness and poverty. Whether they are rich or poor.
How do you help poor what is the best way in your view?
advice. education. make life nice. food and feed them. school education. teach people how to live life. you can get for them work. buy new house to live . make for child play house. give money to poor people. help poor people social problems. help poor. give to child school boock. give to child games. make child happy. enough income to support their families.
How does poverty cause unemployment?
Who is grow in very poor condition they doesn't got education. Due to they are not able to get job.
Wealth and poverty of a hindus point of view?
Wealth and poverty are god-given and transient to shape life and soul realisation.
