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INTRODUCTION TO POVERTY (Daganasol)

INTRODUCTION:"In every corner of the globe, poverty casts its shadow, stripping
countless individuals of fundamental needs and the chance for a brighter future. Join us
as we dive into the roots and consequences of poverty and discuss what we can do to
alleviate it.”

WHAT IS POVERTY:

DEFINITION OF POVERTY: The term poverty refers to the state or condition in

which people or communities lack the financial resources and essentials for a
minimum standard of living. As such, their basic human needs cannot be met.
People and families who live in poverty may go without proper housing, clean
water, healthy food, and medical attention.

“Poverty is more than just a lack of material possessions. It’s complex issue that can
affects every aspect of a person’s life, from health and education to employment and
social status.
CAUSES OF POVERTY (Timtim)
While the precise causes of poverty vary depending on the specific context, there are
some common economic, social, political, and environmental factors. Lack of access to
fundamental services like education and healthcare along with lack of access to jobs
make it very difficult for people to earn a living enough to provide for their basic needs.
In many developing countries, there are not enough jobs to meet the demand due to a
number of factors, such as rapid population growth, economic instability, and lack of
investment.

Commonly seen in many impoverished countries, social factors like discrimination and
gender inequality contribute to poverty by preventing people from participating fully in
society and creating a barrier to opportunities.

Countries with high levels of corruption, conflict, and political instability make it difficult
to invest and grow businesses and cause under or unemployment, which can lead to
poverty. Conflict can destroy infrastructure, disrupt livelihoods, and displace people.

What applies to families, applies also to nations. In poorer countries, providing jobs,
infrastructure, health services and education to a constantly growing population can be
an impossible task. In the worst cases, even sufficient food can be impossible to supply.
In countries with very high population growth, huge numbers of dependent children in
comparison to economically productive adults create a further burden.

References:
● https://www.danaasia.org/social-issues-poverty-alleviation/?
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● https://populationmatters.org/the-facts-development/poverty/?
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EFFECTS OF POVERTY (Formentera)

Poverty affects about half of the world's population and is widespread throughout the
world. The consequences of poverty are specifically linked to several causes where one
outcome influences another. In order to create solutions to permanently reduce hunger
and starvation, it is necessary to properly grasp the origins of poverty. Here are a few
effects associated with poverty:
● Poor Health
○ Globally, millions suffer from poverty-related health conditions as
infectious diseases ravage the lives of an estimated 14 million people a
year and are of the top effects of poverty. These diseases are contracted
through sources like contaminated water, the absence of water and
sanitation, and lack of access to proper healthcare. Some common
diseases linked to poverty are malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS.
● Crime
○ Lack of economic opportunity leads to impoverishment which then leads to
crime.
○ Global unemployment is at a high point. About one hundred ninety-two
million people around the world are jobless. In some parts of the world,
mainly the poor parts, unemployment standings will drive this number
higher.
○ People who live below the poverty line and don’t have access to sufficient
economic opportunity, live by any dangerous means necessary.
● Lack of Education
○ Children who are exposed to extreme levels of poverty have difficulty with
cognitive development, speech, and managing stress, which leads to
adverse behavior.
○ In these poor locations, young adults and children have to leave school to
work to help provide additional income for their families. Other children
don’t have access to education due to decent schools being too far for
them to travel to. On the other hand, schools nearby don’t have enough
materials and resources to properly educate children.
● Psychological Warfare
○ There is also a wide range of negative psychological effects caused by
poverty. Children are at a greater risk of behavioral and emotional
problems, which could include impulsiveness, difficulty getting along with
peers, aggression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. There may
also be intense feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Parents may face chronic symptoms from the effects of poverty like stress
and depression. Married couples may also feel marital distress and exhibit
tougher parenting behaviors.
POVERTY IN THE PHILIPPINES and OTHER COUNTRIES (MONTERO and PEPITO)

In the Philippines, lots of poor folks have small schooling, big families, and farm for a
living. They mostly live in the countryside, but more are moving to cities. Surprisingly,
poverty dropped faster in rural areas from 1970 to 1990 than in cities.

Poverty is a big problem in the Philippines, worse than in nearby ASEAN countries.
Even though the Philippines has made some progress in reducing poverty over the last
25 years, it's been slower compared to its neighbors. This slower progress is partly
because of old economic policies that didn't help agriculture and education. These
policies also favored certain groups that didn't want change. But in the late 1980s and
early 1990s, the Philippines started to change its ways. Since 1994, the economy has
been growing faster, which is helping to reduce poverty. But to really make a difference,
the country needs to focus more on fixing agriculture and investing in education and
skills.

Poverty remains a pressing issue in the Philippines and globally. In the Philippines,
approximately 16.6% of the population lives below the poverty line, with factors like
income inequality and lack of access to essential services exacerbating the problem.
The government has implemented programs like the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program to alleviate poverty. Globally, poverty varies across regions, with Sub-Saharan
Africa, South Asia, and parts of Latin America facing higher rates. Efforts such as the
UN's Sustainable Development Goals aim to eradicate extreme poverty through
coordinated strategies involving governments and international organizations.

STRATEGIES FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION (CUYAG)

In a world where millions of people struggle to survive on less than a few dollars a day,
poverty remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time. It is a complex issue
that requires a multi-faceted approach, addressing both the immediate needs of those
living in poverty and the underlying causes that perpetuate it.

To effectively combat poverty, a combination of strategies is required. The World

Development Report 1990 endorsed a poverty alleviation strategy that combines
enhanced economic growth with provisions of essential social services directed towards
the poor while creating financial and social safety nets. These strategies should focus
on both economic empowerment and social welfare programs, aiming to address
immediate needs while fostering long-term sustainable development.

● Economic Empowerment and Job Creation Initiatives

One of the key strategies for poverty alleviation is to provide individuals and
communities with the tools and resources they need to become economically self-
sufficient. This can be done through entrepreneurship, vocational training, and
microfinance. Empowering individuals can break the cycle of dependency and promote
economic growth.

● Social Welfare Programs and Government Policies

Social welfare programs and government policies are vital alongside economic
empowerment, ensuring access to necessities for vulnerable individuals. They include
safety nets, insurance schemes, and cash transfers, providing essential services like
healthcare and education.

Strategies for poverty alleviation should encompass both economic empowerment and
social welfare programs. By providing individuals and communities with the tools and
resources they need to become economically self-sufficient, while also ensuring access
to basic necessities through social welfare programs, we can create a more equitable
and sustainable society for all.
Reference Links:

INTRODUCTION TO POVERTY
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● https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/poverty.asp#:~:text=Poverty%20is
%20defined%20as%20the,clean%20drinking%20water%2C%20and
%20infrastructure./
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CAUSE OF POVERTY
● https://reliefweb.int/report/world/11-top-causes-global-poverty
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EFFECTS OF POVERTY
● https://moveforhunger.org/the-effects-of-poverty#:~:text=The%20effects%20of
%20poverty%20can,or%20the%20ability%20to%20work.&text=The%20effects%20of
%20poverty%20are,insecurity%2C%20hunger%2C%20and%20malnutrition.
● https://cpag.org.uk/child-poverty/effects-poverty
● https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/what-we-do/building-and-renovating-homes/
effects-of-poverty/
● https://borgenproject.org/5-effects-poverty/
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POVERTY IN THE PHILIPPINES and OTHER COUNTRIES

● https://www.psa.gov.ph/statistics/poverty
● https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/1998/09/gerson.htm
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STRATEGIES FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION

● https://www.graygroupintl.com/blog/poverty-alleviation?
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● https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6957162/?
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