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Who lives in poverty? As of January 2021, 37.9 million Americans lived in poverty, accounting for 11.6% of the total population, according to the latest report from the United States Census Bureau. That's despite the fact that America ranks first as the richest nation in the world in terms of GDP.

What does it mean to live in poverty? Poverty is about not having enough money to meet basic needs including food, clothing and shelter.

What does poverty look like? Not having money – or making below what is sustainable – has reaching impacts across a community. Living in poverty means being “food insecure,” or not knowing where your next meal will come from. It means empty refrigerators and hungry summers when there aren't school lunches to tide kids over

What are some statistics associated with the issue? 47% of the world lives on less than $6.85 per day – a poverty line broadly reflective of the lines adopted in upper-middle income countries. 84% live on less than $30 per day – a poverty line broadly reflective of the lines adopted in high income countries.

Where does poverty exist? The majority of the poorest now live in Sub-Saharan Africa, where weaker economic growth and high population growth in many countries has led to a rising number of people living in extreme poverty. Among states, poverty was highest in Mississippi (19.9 percent), Louisiana (19.6 percent), New Mexico (18.4 percent), and West Virginia (17.9 percent). New Hampshire (6.5 percent), Connecticut (7.9 percent), and Minnesota (7.9 percent) had the lowest rates.

Where can people go for help/assistance? Administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), TANF programs provide cash for a limited time to low-income families working toward self-sufficiency. TANF may also offer non-cash benefits such as child care or job training.

Why do we need to be aware of this problem? Poverty is associated with a host of health risks, including elevated rates of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, infant mortality, mental illness, undernutrition, lead poisoning, asthma, and dental problems. Fundraising walks, runs, and sporting events are common options. Some of them may already be focused on helping the poor or raising poverty awareness, in particular, and could really use your help. Increase the reach of your efforts by getting your family, social group, coworkers, or classmates involved as well.

How does poverty occur? How do we solve this problem? Poverty contributes to a lack of access to healthcare and immunisations, as well as to proper nutrition, leaving children vulnerable to mostly preventable illnesses such as pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria. Malnutrition is responsible for 45 percent of all deaths in children aged under five. Eliminating poverty through equity. One of the main causes of poverty is inequality. Reducing poverty with resilience. Commit to climate change solutions and climate justice. Eradicating poverty through education. Halting poverty by ending hunger (and thirst) Poverty alleviation through peace.