Sustainable Development Goals #1 No Poverty
Global Poverty Problem Why no poverty? While global poverty rates have been cut by more than half since 2000, one in ten people in developing regions are still living with their families on less than the international poverty line of US$1.90 a day, and there are millions more who make little more than this daily amount. Poverty is more than the lack of income and resources to ensure a sustainable livelihood. Its manifestations include hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion as well as the lack of participation in decision-making. How did we get here? There are many factors contributing this crisis but the top 9 include: 1. INADEQUATE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD 2. LITTLE OR NO ACCESS TO LIVELIHOODS OR JOBS 3. World CONFLICT 4. INEQUALITY 5. POOR EDUCATION 6. CLIMATE CHANGE 7. LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE 8. LIMITED CAPACITY OF THE GOVERNMENT 9. LA