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CAPMAS: Poverty in Egypt increases to 26.3% in 2012/2013
The number of people living below the poverty line in Egypt increased to 26.3 percent of the population in 2012/2013 compared to 25.2 percent in 2010/2011, according to a statement issued by the Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on Thursday. However, extreme poverty has dropped from 4.8 percent to 4.4 percent, CAPMAS said on the occasion World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty. An extremely poor person is defined as someone who consumes about $1.25 a day, but after considering the purchasing power parity (P
Why are there still so many hungry people in the world?
The world produces enough food to feed 10 billion people. Poverty and hunger prevail because of economics, not scarcity
How Do the Poor Describe Poverty?
Defining poverty is complicated but it's important to look at how the poor describe poverty in order to know how to help alleviate it.
What is the Opposite of Poverty?
By John Sayer We say we are working to reduce or even eradicate poverty. But what will victory look like? What is the opposite of poverty? Does that mean a world where everyone can have a big house...
10 things you didn't know about extreme poverty
SNAP work requirements could increase deep poverty for some
Designed to boost the earnings and job prospects of low-income Americans, proposed work requirements for food stamp recipients could have another unexpected effect: causing deep poverty rates to spike among those who lose their benefits and can’t find work, researchers say.
In the fight against hunger, why don't we prioritize women?
OPINION | The intersection of poverty and violence results in women forgoing food to either help their children or avoid triggering violence.
Food banks keep giving despite increased demand
Although they’ve adjusted operations and may be working with fewer volunteers, local food banks are still serving communities in need.
One Family's Story Shows How The Cycle Of Poverty Is Hard To Break
Like her own mother was, Desiree Metcalf is a young, single mom living in poverty. She doesn't have just one or two problems, but a whole pile of them.
What is being done to tackle “period poverty” in the West?
Some governments provide free products, others are cutting taxes. Activists urge them to do more
How can we leave widespread poverty behind?
Research shows that 62% of the world live on less than $10 per day. Even after centuries in the fight against poverty, we are still in the early stages.
8 Ways We Can Actually Increase Food Access Nationwide
Policy, food justice advocacy, and activism can help.
Why food stamp recipients can’t just SNAP out of poverty
U.S. agriculture produces food rich in calories, but deficient in nutrients — with damaging health results.
8 reasons why nutritious food helps break the cycle of extreme poverty
Food is key to empowering people to lift themselves out of poverty.
Facts About Child Hunger and Poverty
Hunger is a problem that most often affects low-income families, because living in poverty means that people are often going without basic needs such as food, clothing, and adequate shelter. In order for a child to have a chance at a bright future, they need to eat healthy meals every day. When they’re hungry, children are more likely to be hospitalized, and they face a higher risk of health conditions because they have weakened immune …
Are We Really About to End World Poverty?, The Inquiry
The UN thinks ending extreme poverty is within our grasp
If we want to end poverty, we need to be able to measure it properly
The new development goals must track levels of sanitation, nutrition, housing quality and education as well as earnings to reveal the true extent of poverty
There Must Be Better Ways To Fight Poverty. The White House Wants To Find Them.
