Causes of Poverty
Hunger/Malnutrition
Poor Healthcare Systems
No Access to Clean Water
Lack of Education
Lack of Jobs
Conflict
People may be having to travel miles for water which cuts away from time that they could be working and making money.
26% of the world's population doesn't have access to safe drinking water and 46% lack access to basic sanitation.
Some individuals do not feel passionate or comfortable about the job they currently have.
The advancement of technology has decreased the need for workers in some jobs.
Almost every job will ask for school/educational records. Some individuals decide to drop out of school. How does this affect their chance of getting the job?
The average cost of college per year is approximately $36,4436.
Most people who are extremely poor do not have an education.
Overpopulation of the world
Lack of money and cannot afford to get food.
Lack of resources/environmental factors around them.
The FAO estimates that there are 2.3 billion people facing less extreme, but still dangerous, levels of food insecurity.
No access to fresh water
Not close to stores, groceries, or markets
No transportation to travel and get food
Climate change
Wars lead to destruction in materials and resources.
One of the most common forms of risk driving poverty today.
For example, Syria has had problems with their total middle class being destroyed because of the conflict within the country
Destroyed infrastructure
Causing people to leave Syria
Over 80% of the population now lives below the poverty line
Spending lots of money buying medications, prescriptions, and procedures
Treatable diseases may be fatal in some countries due to the lack of resources and expertise.
Leads to people not wanting to work or make an income
Stereotype of "stay-at-home moms"
No place to get materials/resources