6 facts about world poverty that will truly put things into perspective
Did you know that half of the world's population lives on less than $2.50 per day? Think about this for a second. That's probably less than your morning coffee.
On October 17th each year, the United Nations hosts the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (also known as World Poverty Day). The Day aims to bring the much needed attention back to the millions of people living in poverty right now.
Although we all know that poverty is an extreme global epidemic, many of us don't know exactly how to help. When you see these blistering facts written out, it truly makes the issue impossible to ignore.
Here are 6 shocking facts on world poverty, and links to how you can help:
1.) The Hunger Project
%shareLinks-quote="Every 10 seconds, a child dies from hunger-related diseases." type="quote" author="The Hunger Project" authordesc="" isquoteoftheday="false"%
2.) The Solar Electric Light Fund
%shareLinks-quote="1/4 of all humans live without electricity, approximately 1.6 billion people." type="quote" author="Do Something" authordesc="" isquoteoftheday="false"%
3.) Against Malaria Foundation
%shareLinks-quote="Every 60 seconds a child dies from malaria." type="quote" author="Nothing But Nets" authordesc="" isquoteoftheday="false"%
4.) Action Against Hunger
%shareLinks-quote="Poor people in developing countries spend 60-80 percent of their income on food. Americans spend less than 10 percent." type="quote" author="One.org" authordesc="" isquoteoftheday="false"%
5.) Give Directly
%shareLinks-quote="The average recipient [of Give Directly funds] in Kenya lives on just 65 cents per day." type="quote" author="Give Directly" authordesc="" isquoteoftheday="false"%
6.) United Way
%shareLinks-quote="[As of October 2014] 48 million Americans live below the poverty line." type="quote" author="Census.gov" authordesc="" isquoteoftheday="false"%
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