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Society USA

13. November 2022

These Initiatives Are Breaking the Poverty Cycle

Under the leadership of Black mayors, a series of pilot programs aimed at pulling people out of poverty was launched across the United States, including a groundbreaking one in Stockton, California, which hopes to prove beyond a doubt the many benefits of guaranteed income.

Society

Society India

3. November 2022

Historic Progress: 415 Million People Wave Goodbye to Poverty Here

In India, 415 million people exited poverty between 2005-06 and 2019-21, according to the Multidimensional Poverty Index.

Society

Society USA

21. October 2022

Poverty Rate Reaches All-Time Low, Even Among Children

The poverty rate across the United States reached a record low in 2021 thanks to federal measures taken to improve the quality of life and boost the income of families, thus cutting the number of poor children almost by half.

Health

Health Togo

2. September 2022

Four Neglected Tropical Diseases Eradicated Here – a World First!

Thanks to its health workforce and leadership, Togo became the first country to eradicate four destructive neglected tropical diseases, giving hope to many countries currently facing their own public health crisis.

Society

Society USA

2. September 2022

Better Health to the People, with Record Coverage!

A record number of American citizens got health coverage in the last two years, consequently bringing the national uninsured rate to an all-time low, following progressive policies adopted to expand insurance coverage.

Society

Society Cambodia

15. August 2022

Poverty Rate Drops by More Than Half in Just One Decade

The Southeast Asian country of Cambodia saw its poverty rate decline significantly over the last decade or so, a decrease that is consistent with the authorities’ commitment to reducing at least 1% of the poverty rate each year.

Society

Society Kenya

28. May 2022

Extreme Poverty Drops – and It’s Not Stopping There!

The African country of Kenya saw about half a million of its citizens be lifted out of extreme poverty in 2021 thanks to strong economic progress, which will translate into an even further decline in the poverty rate in the country.

Society

Society Vietnam

24. May 2022

Poverty Rate Drops – and It Could Stay That Way!

The poverty rate in Vietnam has significantly reduced between 2010 and 2020, and measures are now expected to be taken to ensure the population continues to prosper and stay well above the poverty line.

Society

Society Bangladesh

1. May 2022

This Country Re-Boosted Its Economy – and Reduced Its Poverty!

Thanks to a strong economic recovery undertaken in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Bangladesh saw its estimated poverty drop, a positive step in the country’s sustainable and inclusive growth.

Society

Society India

25. April 2022

Extreme Poverty Is Nearing the End!

Thanks to state-provided food handouts, India has managed to bring down consumption inequality to a 40-year low, eradicating extreme poverty across the country at the same time.