Global Issues: Rising Out of Poverty

• Introduction
• Task
• Process
• Evaluation
• Conclusion
• Credits


• Teacher Page

Introduction

Poverty affects nations, communities, and individuals in all corners of the globe. Regardless of where in the world someone lives, living in poverty can have a big impact on a person's health, education and work opportunities, power in society, and overall well-being.  

Reducing global poverty is a complex issue that requires long-term international cooperation. But research has shown that one promising strategy is increasing people's access to economic opportunities close to home.