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Different Ways To Fight Poverty

16 November 2019

Alexa Brooks

There are many major problems in the world that nonprofit organizations are constantly trying to fix. Violence, wars, and disease are some of the major ones. Another issue that's at the top of the list is poverty. There are poor people in every corner of the world, and it makes living a comfortable life nearly impossible. Luckily, there are anti-poverty nonprofit organizations that specialize in combatting poverty around the world. Below, we will discuss the different methods that these nonprofits use when helping the less fortunate.

Work with Lawmakers to Change Laws

Many cases of poverty are caused by laws that create a disadvantage for underprivileged people. These laws protect the wealthy and ignore the poor. Anti-poverty organizations work together with politicians all over the world to encourage the creation of laws that give disadvantaged people the help that they need.   

Raise Money

Real change comes at a cost. Without funds, it would be impossible to better the lives of people who are living in poverty. There are investments that must be made, and therefore, raising money is a must. Nonprofit organizations that specialize in fighting poverty are constantly finding new ways to raise money for the cause. 

Education

Many people who live in poverty struggle to find jobs that offer a living wage, due to a lack of proper education. Anti-poverty organizations create programs that help educate people who don't have easy access to schools where they live, or can't afford them. When someone has an education, they will have a better chance of landing a high-paying job and living a more comfortable life. 

Healthcare

One of the worst side effects of poverty is having less access to healthcare. This often results in untreated illnesses and even unnecessary deaths. A lot of countries that have high amounts of poverty struggle to combat diseases that are easily treatable. They simply don't have the resources to offer the necessary vaccines and medications. Anti-poverty organizations are fighting to provide healthcare services for everyone, regardless of their financial situations. 

Food and Water

With all of the natural resources available around the world, it's hard to believe that there are still regions that exist where food and clean drinking water are scarce. However, it costs a lot of money to create water-purification systems, and some environments make growing food difficult. Food markets are also rare in some places, and where they're not, people still require money to purchase food. Anti-poverty organizations are constantly working on providing food and safe drinking water for underprivileged people.

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