Poverty is complicated
Let’s break it down
Around the world, nearly 700 million people live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $2.15 a day. That’s 1-in-10 people surviving on a toonie. Global poverty is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. It fuels violent conflict, causes child deaths, stops kids from going to school, reinforces gender inequality, and crushes future opportunities. The world is in a poverty crisis and it can feel overwhelming. But, together, we can find the root causes and end poverty.
Global poverty is a vicious cycle
Finding the root causes of poverty
When we’re not connected to God, everything else falls out of sync.
Others
Conflict with others leads to injustice and inequality—the root of most material poverty.
Self
A distorted self-image produces anxiety, insecurity, aimlessness, and poor decisions.
Creation
Consuming our environment rather than taking care of it hurts our planet and ourselves.
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Healed relationships helped Moriam overcome poverty
“I had no skills to generate income. I thought about getting my 14-year-old daughter married—I was feeling so helpless. Then, I joined a [women’s] health group and learned the benefits of preventing child marriage. I took sewing training and learned to make low-cost, sanitary pads. Now girls can easily buy affordable products from my doorstep. I am fortunate that I know how to take care of my daughters and other girls in the community.” — Moriam, Bangladesh