We are all born with a blank page, which slowly fills with life experiences that shape us and who we are to become. We are strongly influenced by our upbringing, which serves as the foundation for the pages of our own unique life story. And, says social worker Dr Amelia Kleijn, we will all behave […]
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We will never eradicate poverty without quality education for all
Last year when the United Nations committed to the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, they recognized that “eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development.” Considering the changing nature of the global economy, driven by technological advancements and globalization, it […]
Poverty and its causes in India
by Ramandeep Kaur At present, 28.5% of the Indian population lives below the poverty line. In the category of poor falls the people whose daily income is less than 33 rupees a day in cities and 27 rupees a day in villages. But do you think this amount is enough to survive even for a day […]