Understanding Poverty

What is poverty?

• A lack of money

• A lack of resources

• A lack of education

• A lack of technology

What are some basic needs that poverty prevents people from meeting?

• Food and water

• Education and healthcare

• Housing and shelter

• All of the above

How many people in the world live in poverty?

• Less than a quarter

• Around half

• More than three-quarters

• Almost everyone

Which countries are most affected by poverty?

• Developing countries

• Developed countries

• Both developing and developed countries

• None of the above

Who are the majority of poor people?

• Men

• Women

• Children

• Elderly

What factors complicate the situation of women living in poverty?

• Limited access to education

• Limited access to skilled labor

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What serious problems do children living in poverty face?

• Lack of education

• Nutritional problems

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What number of children around the world have stunted growth due to poor nutrition?

• One in ten

• One in four

• One in two

• All children

What measures has the United Nations proposed to help the most disadvantaged people?

• Equal opportunities for all

• Access to basic services

• Social protection measures

• All of the above

What does addressing the situation of poverty require?

• Support from the community

• Financial resources

• Government intervention

• All of the above