Mother Teresa continues to captivate millions with her inspiring message of love and compassion for those in poverty. Dedicating her life to serving the poor and sick, she demonstrates the transformative power of selfless acts of kindness. Her legacy challenges us to look beyond our own desires and extend a helping hand to those in need.
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How Poverty Affects Us: Reports & Articles
The “Poverty research and policy for rural America” report examines the reality of poverty in the rural United States, including its features, roots, and impacts on different populations.
Business Fights Poverty’s report brings together the insights of 180+ experts in business, advocacy, and academia to identify emerging trends and find solutions to looming challenges.
“Poverty Research…” focuses on the challenge of widespread “working poverty” and calls for a reformulated research agenda based on issues of inequality, political economy, & stratification.
A new study based on billions of social media connections suggests that the key to reducing poverty is more friendships between rich and poor.
Organizations Fighting Poverty
ConcernUSA supports poverty, fear, and oppression and promoting dignity, respect, and access to opportunities for a decent life for all.
World Vision provides aid in communities without adequate resources or equal chances, therein addressing the tragic reality that 20% of American youth are living below the poverty line.
UNICEF advances and protects children’s rights by providing health care, education, nutrition, and emergency relief.
CARE alleviates poverty worldwide by working towards a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice for all people to live with dignity and security.
Since 1971, MEND, a global non-profit, supports low-income individuals and families by providing food, clothing, case management, and support services with dignity.
Businesses Making a Difference
Raleigh welcomes its first-ever “A Place at the Table” – a pay-what-you-can cafe that offers delicious food and drinks to everyone, regardless of their financial means.
Trickle Up fights poverty by providing seed capital grants of $100 to women in poverty-stricken regions to start businesses.
These six restaurants reduce food waste by donating their unsold food to local nonprofits and those in need, rather than throwing it away.
Books About Poverty
In his book, “The Bottom Billion,” Paul Collier delves into why fifty of the poorest countries in the world have been unable to escape poverty.
“The Beautiful Tree” discusses self-funded schools for the poor in India, Africa, and China, and how they can help achieve universal education.
“Dead Aid” argues that aid from wealthy countries to African nations has not reduced poverty and decreased growth, while showcasing a new solution for financing development.
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Children's Books
Explore the journey of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu as she becomes Mother Teresa of Calcutta through this colorful picture book “Mother Teresa A Life Of Love.”
“Yard Sale” presents a touching story about Callie’s family who, after moving from a big house to a small apartment, must sell most of their belongings, including Callie’s beloved bike.
“On Our Street,” a thought-provoking book, uses age-appropriate language to introduce poverty and its interconnected issues like mental illness, homelessness, and refugee status.
The inspiring true story “The Streets are Free” features children from an impoverished community who fight for a playground and inspires their community to rally behind them.
“Changing Places” provides an impactful look into the lives of 8 homeless children through illustrations, giving children a better understanding of homelessness and poverty.
Podcasts
“Off-Kilter” discusses poverty and inequality and their intersection with other issues, hosted by podcaster Rebecca Vallas and featuring experts, advocates, and activists.
Duncan Green’s podcast, “From Poverty to Power” calls upon his experience as an advisor for Oxfam GB, and discusses poverty and inequality around the world.
Join the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty in uncovering insights into poverty, inequality, and policy through their podcast “Poverty Research & Policy Podcast.”
The “Business Fights Poverty” podcast interviews leading business professionals and innovative changemakers to explore ways businesses can tackle global issues.
Documentaries
“The True Cost” uncovers the hidden story behind the clothing industry and examines the fast fashion movement’s human and environmental tolls.
“Food Stamped” examines the challenges low-income individuals face in formulating a healthy diet with limited resources.
“The End of Poverty” offers a fresh and thorough look at the origins of global poverty from the 16th century to now, an engaging analysis of how this epidemic has developed over time.
Four friends experience life on the edge by living on only $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala, battling hunger, parasites, and extreme financial stress in “Living on One Dollar.”
In the startling documentary “A Place at the Table,” three individuals’ stories of food insecurity in America expose a shocking truth.
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