Poor nations may see higher coronavirus deaths, warns UN official
Certain countries are more vulnerable to the impact of the Coronavirus, due to poverty and poor health services.
No poverty
736 million people still live in extreme poverty. Half are under 18 years old. This shocking statistic illustrates the extent of the problem.
By 2030, the hope is to have eradicated all poverty, everywhere.
U.N. targets small farm businesses to help poorest producers
There are plans by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to fund small agricultural businesses in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Justin Bieber creates Intentions Fund to pledge $200k to housing charity
Canadian singer and songwriter Justin Bieber creates donation fund from recent single, to support women and children escape the cycle of poverty.
African slum map exposes true scale of urban poverty
Urban scientists on Wednesday launched the first digital map of Africa’s sprawl of slums to expose the true scale of urban poverty and bring services
Eradicating poverty in Africa
A new World Bank reports points the way for poverty to be reduced in Africa