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Understanding Poverty: Causes, Effects, and Solutions: Acosta, John Paul S

The document discusses poverty, defining it as a lack of access to basic needs and highlighting types such as absolute and relative poverty. It outlines causes, effects, and solutions to poverty, including economic inequality, lack of education, and the impact on children. The document concludes with a call to action for individuals and organizations to contribute to poverty alleviation efforts.

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Understanding Poverty: Causes, Effects, and Solutions: Acosta, John Paul S

The document discusses poverty, defining it as a lack of access to basic needs and highlighting types such as absolute and relative poverty. It outlines causes, effects, and solutions to poverty, including economic inequality, lack of education, and the impact on children. The document concludes with a call to action for individuals and organizations to contribute to poverty alleviation efforts.

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Understanding Poverty:

Causes, Effects, and


Solutions
ACOSTA,JOHN PAUL S.
>The state of being extremely poor or
lacking access to basic needs like food,
shelter, and healthcare.
>A brief mention of global poverty rates
(e.g., percentage of people living on less
than $1.90 a day as defined by the World
Bank).

WHAT IS POVERTY?
Types of Poverty
•Absolute Poverty: Lack of basic
necessities for survival (food, shelter,
clean water).
•Relative Poverty: Being poor in
relation to others in society, unable to
participate fully in the social,
Causes of Poverty
•Economic Inequality: Disparities in wealth and income
distribution.
•Lack of Education: Limited access to education or skills
development.
•Unemployment: Insufficient job opportunities.
•Geographical Factors: Poverty in rural areas or developing
countries.
•Health Issues: Chronic illness or lack of access to healthcare.
Global Poverty Statistics
•Percentage of people living in extreme
poverty globally (use World Bank or UN
statistics).
•Visualization: A world map or graph
showing poverty levels in different regions.
Effects of Poverty
•Health Impact: Malnutrition, higher infant mortality rates,
limited access to healthcare.
•Educational Impact: Lack of access to education and the
cycle of poverty.
•Social Consequences: Increased crime rates, social
instability, and inequality.
•Economic Consequences: Low productivity, limited
economic growth.
Poverty and Children
•How children are disproportionately
affected by poverty (e.g., malnutrition,
lack of education, child labor).
•Mention specific statistics on child
poverty (e.g., UNICEF reports).
Solutions to Poverty
•Education: Access to free, quality education for all.
•Economic Growth: Supporting job creation and
sustainable development.
•Healthcare Access: Providing affordable and
accessible healthcare.
•Social Safety Nets: Establishing welfare programs to
support the vulnerable.
•International Aid: Role of NGOs and governments in
reducing poverty globally.
Case Studies
•Highlight successful poverty alleviation
programs (e.g., microfinance in
Bangladesh, the impact of the Millennium
Development Goals, etc.).
•Mention countries or regions that have
made significant progress in reducing
poverty.
Conclusion and Call to Action

Call to Action: How can


individuals, organizations, and
governments contribute to ending
poverty? (e.g., through donations,
supporting policies, volunteering).

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