Micro Credit, Macro Debt: The Industry of Poverty
Introduction The Industry of Poverty has many faces, as it manifests itself in every society on this globe, its effects are similarly devastating for the poor. What constitutes poverty? When is a person considered poor or low income? Is a person poor when he/she has to live off of less than one (1) USD a [...]
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The Following YouTube footage contains street reactions taped after May 25 2010 elections in Suriname. Optimism reverberates as the so called Main Street individuals count their blessings; They are happy, the new president, said during his campaign that he would take care of them, the MOFINA (Surinamese: the poor), unlike the incumbency (Venetiaan Administration) who [...]
Quarter of Palestinians under poverty line, in East-Jerusalem even three quarters
Around 25.8% of Palestinians suffered from poverty in the Palestinian Territory in 2011, said a report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) on Monday. It showed that slightly more than one out of four individuals was living below the poverty line in 2011, 17.8% in the West Bank and 38.8% in Gaza Strip. [...]
INDIA: Odisha’s district to have land rights centres for women
In a pioneering policy move to provide secure land rights to poor women, Odisha’s Ganjam District administration has announced creation of exclusive centres that will reach out to single mothers, separated women, and widows, across its 22 administrative divisions. The path-breaking announcement has come after a year long advocacy effort of showcasing gains of a [...]
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Today, May 15 is International Day of Families. The day highlights the importance families play in our global world. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 and reflects the importance the international communityattaches to families. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families [...]
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