Global Poverty

Every minute, 18 children die due to poverty-related causes.

11 Facts about Global Poverty

Nearly 3 billion people live on less than $2 a day.... More

Background on Poverty

Each year, more than 8 million people around the world die because they are too poor to stay alive... More

Terms You Should Know about Poverty

Learn more about poverty... More

Top Resources

  1. 11 Facts about Global Poverty
  2. Background on Poverty
  3. Terms You Should Know about Poverty

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Top Ways To Take Action

  1. Action Tips: Write or Start a Petition
  2. Action Tips: Hold a candlelight vigil recognizing the current strife of global poverty.
  3. Action Tips: Lobby your congress members to ameliorate global poverty.

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