Global Issue

Poverty.

Nearly half the world's population lives in poverty. Behind that statistic are families forced to choose between food, shelter, and medicine every single day.

The Facts

What the numbers show.

3 Billion

People worldwide live on less than $2.50 a day.

1.3 Billion

Live in extreme multidimensional poverty.

22,000

Children die each day due to poverty.

80%

Of humanity lives on less than $10 a day.

Behind every number is a person. Help us respond.

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