Poverty

Done by Jack, Ming Yang, Hock Yang ,Xavier

The state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support.

What is poverty?

In addition to a lack of money, poverty is about not being able to participate in recreational activities. Those people who are barely able to pay for food and shelter simply can’t consider these other expenses. When people are excluded within a society, when they are not well educated and when they have a higher incidence of illness, there are negative consequences for society.

Facts on Poverty•Nearly 1/2 of the world’s population — more than 3 billion people — live on less than $2.50 a day. More than 1.3 billion live in extreme poverty — less than $1.25 a day.•1 billion children worldwide are living in poverty. According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty.•805 million people worldwide do not have enough food to eat •1/4 of all humans live without electricity •Preventable diseases like diarrhea and pneumonia take the lives of 2 million children a year who are too poor to afford proper treatment.

What will happen if poverty carries on?

The repercussions of Poverty may vary, but all carry a negative effect. Some of the many problems poverty cause are increased crime rate, as people turn desperate to survive in the face of poverty, increase in hygiene and diet related diseases, such as cholera, dysentery , tuberculosis ,etc. There may also be an increased risk of war, if some nations cannot keep up with the world economy, leading to international condemnation.

Top 5 most poorest countries in the world

1. Congo(Kinshasa)2. Zimbabwe3. Burundi4. Liberia5. Eritrea

Poverty in SingaporeIn 2012,Singapore was the world’s 6th most expensive city to live in.

Singapore ranked 26th out 136 in the world for income inequality.

The top 10% wage earning households earns approximately 25 times more than the bottom.

In 2008, 12-14% of Singapore households had to survive on income of less than $1500 per month. Also, an HDB survey in 2008 showed that a third of households living in one and two room flats do not earn any money.

Ways to stop PovertyQuality education provides children with the knowledge and life skills they need to realize their full potential, and is essential to creating change in a child’s life. Access to health care is essential. Build health clinics, train health care workers and invest in equipment and medicine, so children can grow up healthy and strong.Water and sanitation are also essential for every child’s survival. Build school latrines, community water points and help to establish organizations to ensure the continued management and maintenance of water points.Economic security: Help communities around the world gain the economic security they need to thrive. Training people living in poverty to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to secure a livelihood, and support their families.Child participation helps children learn their rights and take active roles within their community. Child participation helps children engage in citizenship, express their views and make decisions that will shape their future and influence the people around them.

Conclusion

Poverty is a serious problem worldwide, and is affecting more people than we think. Even Singapore, which is said to take well care of its citizens due to its rich economy, is suffering from poverty. We must all be grateful for what we have.