[Applause] At the age of five, along with my parents and four brothers, I was homeless. One of my earliest memories is as a child sitting on a toilet in a former church hall, casually swinging my legs, watching the rats play on the floor below. After a few months, social services, learning of our family's plight, found us a home in one of the most deprived areas of Gosport.As a family, we were both poor and hungry. Coats and newspapers utilized in the winter months in attempt to keep us warm at night. Empty ...

Global Poverty and Inequality - The speech addresses the pervasive issue of poverty and inequality, highlighting that it's not just about statistics but about real people and their limited choices [2] - It emphasizes that 10% of the world's population lives under $2 a day, which is the global standard for extreme poverty [5] - Poverty is defined not only as a lack of money but also as a lack of access, opportunity, and a functional support system [7] - Inequality is portrayed as a systemic issue, built into the structures that govern the world, affecting access to education, job opportunities, and overall life chances [7][8] - The speech provides examples of inequality in different regions, including rural Kenya, the United States, India, and Latin America, showcasing its global reach [9][10][11] Potential Solutions and Hope - The speech highlights examples of positive change, such as cash transfers in Colombia, healthcare expansion in Rwanda, and the rise of microfinance in India, demonstrating that progress is possible [12][13] - It argues that reducing inequality leads to faster economic growth and societal flourishing, emphasizing the economic benefits of addressing inequality [14] - The speech encourages individuals to educate themselves, support organizations making a difference, use their voices to challenge the system, and not accept inequality [14][15] - It concludes with a call to action to build a world where everyone has a chance to thrive and where basic needs are met, emphasizing the power of collective action [16][17]

[Applause] A faction of Madagascar's army has now taken control of the country after lawmakers voted to impeach President Rajulina. He's the latest leader to come under pressure from a populate that's been frustrated by corruption and bad governance. Over the past 3 weeks, we've seen thousands of mainly young people pour onto the streets of the Indian Ocean Nation to demonstrate against water shortages and electricity shortages.The demonstrations have led to clashes with security forces where at least 22 pe ...

Sustainability and Development - The speaker emphasizes the importance of sustainable development goals (SDGs) as a comprehensive measure of a country's progress, beyond just GDP [3] - The world faces two major problems: climate change and inequality, which drive the need for SDGs [4] - The speaker advocates for celebrating and incentivizing "carbon preventers," people living simple lives with minimal carbon footprints, such as tribal communities [7] - The speaker questions the conventional development paradigm, suggesting a need to re-evaluate what constitutes progress and well-being [10] - The speaker proposes incentivizing communities for preserving biodiversity, such as suggesting an "oxygen tax" for regions with abundant forests [11][12] Economic Opportunity and Livelihood - The speaker highlights the potential of utilizing local resources and entrepreneurship to create livelihood opportunities in rural areas, preventing migration to cities [12] - The speaker provides examples of individuals and organizations finding innovative ways to generate income in rural communities, such as processing local produce and utilizing traditional knowledge [12][15] - The speaker points out the supply-demand mismatch in cities, where an oversupply of labor leads to exploitation, and suggests empowering rural communities to improve their economic standing [16][17] Global Responsibility and Consumption - The speaker argues that developed countries should not hinder developing countries' progress, but rather support them in achieving sustainable development [18] - The speaker emphasizes that individual consumption patterns significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and encourages reducing, reusing, and recycling [18] - The speaker suggests that every purchase is a "vote" for either sustainable solutions or unsustainable practices, urging consumers to make conscious choices [18]

"When you're in extreme poverty, you don't know you're poor...Your greatest gift is your imagination."Wyclef Jean, performing artist, producer and composer, spoke about imagination at the #ForbesBLKSummit in Atlanta, Georgia. https://t.co/WT9EwZEiyD https://t.co/w07g7s6uLg ...

Book Overview - A new book titled "Why the Poor Don't Kill Us" is gaining popularity in India [1] - The book suggests that the wealthy's biggest fault is having good intentions [1] Social Commentary - The book is a topic of discussion in Indian households [1]

You're accidentally teaching your kids to stay poor.Every "money doesn't grow on trees" creates poverty thinking.Meanwhile, wealthy parents teach 7-year-olds to multiply money like the 1%.🧠The 10 lessons that separate future millionaires from everyone else:1⃣Lesson 1:Open money conversations from day one.Wealthy parents discuss costs, savings, investments at dinner.Most families: "That's adult stuff." ...

Are wealthy people happier than poor people. Wealthy people are less unhappy than poor people. That's how it works.And remember, those two things are separable. And so, have you ever thought about going out and trying to make the most amount of money possible to make yourself slightly happier. No.So, that actually doesn't work. What you find is that when you get above levels of poverty, then you're starting to wipe out avoidable sources of unhappiness like preventable diseases and caloric deficits and not h ...

Poverty has risen steeply in Nigeria even as Africa’s most-populous country undertakes reforms designed to deliver economic growth, according to a new report from the World Bank https://t.co/XVPx0TzZjo ...

One of the most hotly debated questions among economists, academics and policymakers is whether cash payments to poor families improve their lives https://t.co/QdwnNlU9vv ...