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Poverty impacts brain development in children

Earth.com

Physical changes in the brain caused by poverty are a major contributor to the struggles faced by people in low economic situations.

Poverty impacts brain development in children

Oxfam, poverty and anti-capitalism | TheArticle

TheArticle

Oxfam presents itself as a charity dedicated to the alleviation of global poverty, but it is also an anti-capitalist ...

Oxfam, poverty and anti-capitalism | TheArticle

Milei: Capitalism is the only solution to global poverty

Straight Arrow News

Argentina’s President Javier Milei delivered a fiery, anti-socialist speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Milei: Capitalism is the only solution to global poverty

UN: 700 Million People Don't Know When — Or If — They Will Eat Again

VOA

Need is rising as humanitarian funding is drying up, UN food chief says

UN: 700 Million People Don't Know When — Or If — They Will Eat Again

How Dry Toilets in Zambia Reduce Poverty - BORGEN

The Borgen Project-BORGEN

Dry toilets in Zambia offer creative solutions to reducing poverty in rural areas that don’t have easy access to clean water.

How Dry Toilets in Zambia Reduce Poverty - BORGEN

Our Approach to Fossil Fuels for the Poor is Upside Down

The Breakthrough Institute

The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges in three areas: energy, conservation, and food and farming.

Our Approach to Fossil Fuels for the Poor is Upside Down

How Black Lives Truly Matter | Magatte Wade | EP 271

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Magatte Wade is a serial entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and visionary business leader with a passion for creating positive change in Africa. She is the...

How Black Lives Truly Matter | Magatte Wade | EP 271

COMMENTARY: Free trade is a winner in war on poverty

Las Vegas Review-Journal

If we are serious about improving the world, we can’t promise everything.

COMMENTARY: Free trade is a winner in war on poverty

7 Poorest Countries in the World By GNI and HDI

KnowInsiders-KnowInsiders

The poorest countries in the world might not be as obvious as you may have assumed. We offer the 7 poorest countries, where are fighting against extreme poverty.

7 Poorest Countries in the World By GNI and HDI

Seed farming can help alleviate poverty in Africa

Farmers Review Africa

Seed farming can help alleviate poverty in Africa

Seed farming can help alleviate poverty in Africa
Bjorn Lomborg: Reduce world poverty by raising world trade 

GRAPHIC: 25 Poorest Countries

Visual Capitalist

25 poorest countries from Visual Capitalist and PovertyUpdates.com

GRAPHIC: 25 Poorest Countries

What is a country's current account balance, and is a deficit good or bad for its economy?

World Economic Forum

A country’s current account balance measures money coming in and going out. A current account deficit may sound bad, but it can indicate strong investment.

What is a country's current account balance, and is a deficit good or bad for its economy?

Most of the world’s extreme poor live in middle income countries – but not for long

World Bank Blogs

In the early 1990s, there was a near complete overlap between poor people and poor countries, with more than 9 out of 10 of the world’s extreme poor living in low-income countries at the time.

Most of the world’s extreme poor live in middle income countries – but not for long

6 Current Conflicts in the World Today and Their Effects on Global Hunger

World Food Program USA

Conflict ravages countries in countless ways. And it’s the number one cause of hunger in the world, tearing families and food systems apart.  

6 Current Conflicts in the World Today and Their Effects on Global Hunger

UN list of least developed countries

UNCTAD

There are currently 46 economies designated by the United Nations as the least developed countries (LDCs), entitling them to preferential market access, aid, special technical assistance, and capacity-building on technology among other concessions.  

UN list of least developed countries

How Brain Drain Is Hurting Low-Income Countries | Digg

@darcymiajimenez

Brain drain — skilled workers leaving their home countries to pursue opportunities in other nations — makes rich countries richer, and leaves poorer countries struggling to develop.

How Brain Drain Is Hurting Low-Income Countries | Digg

Helping Without Hurting - Part 3: Understanding Why Good Intentions Are Not Enough - LifeChurch.tv

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Join us as we discover how can we truly help people without hurting them in the process. This documentary-style series will guide you through principles out...

Helping Without Hurting - Part 3: Understanding Why Good Intentions Are Not Enough - LifeChurch.tv

ReliefWeb - Informing humanitarians worldwide

Informing humanitarians worldwide 24/7 — a service provided by UN OCHA

The leading humanitarian information source on global crises and disasters. Reliable and timely information from trusted sources.

ReliefWeb - Informing humanitarians worldwide

World Population by Income

Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project

Where in the world does the global poor live, and where are their numbers growing the most?

World Population by Income

Are you in the global middle class? Find out with our income calculator

Pew Research Center

17% of the global population could be considered middle income in 2020. Most people were either low income (51%) or poor (10%).

Are you in the global middle class? Find out with our income calculator