Poverty
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Asia
Kerala becomes first state in India to eradicate extreme poverty
MUMBAI: The southern Indian state of Kerala declared itself free of extreme poverty last Saturday (Nov 1), becoming the first…
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Asia
Filipinos see pathway from poverty with virtual assistant jobs
A former office worker, the 32-year-old said she’s now earning five times as much serving as the “right hand” of…
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News
Anti-poverty group says billionaires’ wealth soared in 2024 as the elites prepare for another Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland — Billionaires’ wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group reported…
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Spain
Spain unites in massive aid effort after devastating floods
This article was originally published in Spanish As Valencia battles the aftermath of one of Spain’s worst floods, young volunteers are…
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Sport
How will impact investing change the face of charitable finance?
Save The Children Global Ventures is aiming to raise $1bn in new forms of innovative funding for the charity’s mission…
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Asia
Commentary: Hong Kong is giving shoebox homes a better-sounding name, but the city is still caged in inequality
DISCONTENT OVER GROWING WEALTH INEQUALITY Two main underlying reasons have spurred the government into action. Widespread discontent over the growing…
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Spain
POWERTY: energising communities to combat poverty
An EU-funded project is helping one of Spain’s poorest neighbourhoods cope with energy costs and the endemic problems of poverty…
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Sport
Is digitalisation ignoring socio-economic rights?
By Juliana Santos Wahlgren, Director, Susana Anastácio is Senior Communication Officer, European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) The opinions expressed in this article…
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Mexico
Mexico’s percentage of working poor declines to historic low
The percentage of Mexicans classed as “the working poor” has declined to the lowest level on record, falling almost six…
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Asia
‘Many are living from meal to meal’: Malaysian government’s claim of hardcore poverty eradication draws scepticism
Mr Kuan gave a scenario of someone earning Malaysia’s minimum wage of RM1,500 but with five children to feed. “Let’s…
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