Government handouts are the mechanism favoured by Morena, Mexico’s populist ruling party, for curbing the country’s poverty and inequality. But have they worked? https://t.co/4ybFQTzRoA ...

RT Bitcoin for Palestine ⚡⚡ (@Yusef_Mahmoud1)99% of the population of the Gaza Strip slept tonight without food or drink. The situation is very difficult. Oh God, relieve the suffering of the servants.https://t.co/gLV4RZ90xP🙏 ...

This is Kenya. 50 million people live there. Yet one in three go to bed hungry.This is William Rudo, Kenya's president. He's reported to own multiple high value properties such as hotels, villas, and mansions. Each of them are valued at millions of dollars.This is Teter Baguso, William Oliv, and Bola Ahmed. All three of them have net worths at over $100 million. And these are their countries, Equatorial, Guinea, Azar, Bayan, and Nigeria.All three of these countries face rampant food insecurity, poverty, and ...

In early fall of 1972, I was 12 years old, sitting in a pecan grove in South Georgia with tears streaming down my face and a dead bird in my hands. How many of us have had a moment, a crystallizing moment where we realized something fundamental about ourselves and the world around us. A moment that could have defined you that you would tell a story of who you are and what you deserve based on that event.Life is challenging and for me challenges in my early childhood could have defined me. You see, I was tha ...

Philanthropy & Poverty Alleviation - Five of America's top philanthropists are collaborating on a new initiative [1] - The initiative aims to assist low-income Americans in overcoming poverty [1] - An AI giant is partnering in this venture [1]

“Plumbing poverty” is surging in Houston, Phoenix, Portland, Oregon and other urban areas https://t.co/Cf89U8u51z ...

What helps poor kids grow up to make better decisions about money? A new study of 25 million people finds an unexpected answer https://t.co/XZ5GIVuIdV ...

Cuba’s labor minister resigns after claiming the island’s beggars and garbage scavengers weren’t truly poor, but rather trying to bilk the communist regime https://t.co/xtqWxMyroZ ...

Societal Beliefs & Systemic Change - The belief that one's zip code at birth directly correlates with their success is a myth that needs to be dismantled [6] - Poverty does not necessarily breed unhappiness or lack of success, and privilege does not guarantee success [6] - A systemic change is needed to create an educational environment where every person is recognized for their potential and value [7] - Society and the educational process should encourage individuals regardless of their background, not just celebrate birthright success [7] Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Potential - Life is challenging, and early childhood challenges could have defined individuals [2] - Each person carries challenges that can impact the rest of their lives [3] - Roots do not determine reach; individuals can achieve the top quintile with the right environment, tools, and desire [10][11] - With the right tools and commitment, individuals can achieve anything they set out to do [12] The Role of Community & Education - Community plays a crucial role in believing in oneself and living in a society that offers opportunities for everyone [9] - Educational change is needed to ensure every child is nurtured and learns they can make a difference [11] - Teachers need to be trained to watch for children, acknowledge their value and possibilities, and encourage them to grow [12] Societal Impact & Collective Action - When enough people decide that zip code at birth cannot determine destiny and work together to create the right environment, the world will change [14] - Regardless of roots, everyone has the opportunity to flourish [14]

South Africa’s anemic economic growth since 2010 has left its population significantly poorer than the global average, according to Investec Wealth & Investment International https://t.co/LxRL4Th1mQ ...