More than one billion children in the world are deprived of at least one of the basic necessities. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) "children living in poverty are those who experience deprivation of the material, spiritual and emotional resources needed to survive, develop and thrive, leaving them unable to enjoy their rights, achieve their full potential or participate as full and equal members of society".
Poverty limits children's opportunities for education, puts them at risk for health problems and increases the likelihood that they’ll be subjected to child labor or early marriage. Poor children are hungry and at risk for malnutrition, underdevelopment and stunting, which can have serious health consequences later …show more content…
Poverty affects fundamental rights. Children suffer from loss of dignity and self-worth. Poverty impedes the exercise of individual liberties; it threatens the security of one’s existence and undermines personal development across the board.
Social programs have demonstrated long-lasting benefits for many people living in poverty, yet only one-third of the world’s poor are covered. To end child poverty, we must ensure children are protected from risks and vulnerability and have better access to the services they need.
Poor children are in need of support. Help us to provide a better life for them. We are trying to save as many children as possible. But we can’t do it alone. There are many ways to do a good deed. You can donate any amount of money. Charitable giving can be a benefit for both the donor and the recipient. Begin by analyzing your own philanthropic goals. Each and every donation counts. For example, in Africa $5 can provide a child with basic school supplies for a school term or with a hygiene kit. $100 can cover vocational school tuition for one out-of-school youth. $1000 will help to restore a community school or provide school support for orphans and vulnerable
Poverty limits children's opportunities for education, puts them at risk for health problems and increases the likelihood that they’ll be subjected to child labor or early marriage. Poor children are hungry and at risk for malnutrition, underdevelopment and stunting, which can have serious health consequences later …show more content…
Poverty affects fundamental rights. Children suffer from loss of dignity and self-worth. Poverty impedes the exercise of individual liberties; it threatens the security of one’s existence and undermines personal development across the board.
Social programs have demonstrated long-lasting benefits for many people living in poverty, yet only one-third of the world’s poor are covered. To end child poverty, we must ensure children are protected from risks and vulnerability and have better access to the services they need.
Poor children are in need of support. Help us to provide a better life for them. We are trying to save as many children as possible. But we can’t do it alone. There are many ways to do a good deed. You can donate any amount of money. Charitable giving can be a benefit for both the donor and the recipient. Begin by analyzing your own philanthropic goals. Each and every donation counts. For example, in Africa $5 can provide a child with basic school supplies for a school term or with a hygiene kit. $100 can cover vocational school tuition for one out-of-school youth. $1000 will help to restore a community school or provide school support for orphans and vulnerable