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poverty (min innlevering) (why is it a problem? (leads to many deaths and…
poverty (min innlevering)
Absolute poverty
Absolute poverty is a situation where an individual doesn’t have access to basic requirements of life, which is food, clean water, shelter and clothing.
extreme poverty
extreme poverty is when you are living in a diaster zone and have absolutely nothing.
have been cut by more than half
Relative poverty
based on a poor standard of living or a low income, relative to the rest of the society.
absolute poverty
1 dollar and 90 cents a day.
Poverty is one of the biggest global issues on our planet and exists all around the world
why is it a problem?
leads to many deaths and diseases
not have the money for health care, enough food or clean water.
the poor are often looked down on and the rich/ middle class have most of the power
huge inequality between the rich and the poor, where the rich grow richer and the poor get poorer
conflicts and wars
crisis and robberies
causes
capital flight, climate change and world trade
it will reduce the death rate extremely and many will get better health, education and a better life in general.
what needs to be done?
Quality education, access to health care, water and sanitation, economic security and child participation
donate money to organizations like UNICEF or «redd barna», donate clothes and other stuff you do not need anymore to rather give it to someone who needs it.
By buying fair trade products, you will be participating in a sustainable trade system.
encourage friends, family and neighbors to help and do the same.