Poverty Around The World

Poverty Poverty affects Billions worldwide every day. It is one of humankind’s biggest problems. Many people don’t see how many humans it affects. There is also the fact that people don’t understand what poverty really is. It’s a harsh reality, a scary one that so many people on earth are affected by every day. I’ve seen some of this suffering first hand. But with the help of Charity’s, Organizations, aid, and good people poverty can be ended once and for all. There are many necessary steps that must be taken to stop poverty before it affects more people. I had a firsthand experience seeing poverty at a young age. It was this day 3 years ago that I traveled to Cartagena, Colombia where I would see the reality of the world. This trip was originally …show more content…
The word poverty itself is Middle English, Old French, and Latin (Dictonary.com). In those times the word meant “small means, moderate circumstances” (Dictonary.com). The word has truly evolved into a different word all of itself. The word no longer means “small means”; it now is closer to the meaning of having nothing. This word describes Billions of peoples living situation around the world. You can find this word in all countries and continents on earth. The word is used by all genders, races, and populations. It is a sad word that unfortunately too many people can relate too.
Some people feel they can relate to the word. While there are many who do, there are some who have never seen this type of situation before. People feel that they fall under this category, but in actuality the world poverty line sits at $1.90 a day according to Global Issues (Shah). Many around the world do not know what $1.90 a day feels like. In America that amount of money is not enough to buy a loaf of bread. This type of poverty is hidden from much of the …show more content…
K.I.D.S (Kids in destressed situations) organization is one of the leading charity’s to fight poverty (Borgenproject). They go all around the world aiding children who are hungry and starving. They provide water, shelter, clothes, and food to many in need. So many of the kids get so happy when they hear the charity is coming because they know that they are going to get a warm meal. They also give toys and books to the children that changes their life in so many ways. Foods banks are another way that people are helping the poor. By providing a place where the hungry can come eat greatly helps the malnourished. Individuals like Amy Ruedisueli not only study these certain poor nations, they help and lend a hand to the needy. Volunteers like her will only continue to make the world a better