UN Global Goal 1: No Poverty (Ages 11 - 17)

The video discusses the first sustainable development goal: ending poverty. It explains poverty as lacking basic needs and highlights its global prevalence and complexity. The video presents statistics, explores causes, and consequences of poverty, and emphasizes progress made since 1990. It encourages viewers to take local action against poverty.

What is one of the key messages about poverty introduced in the first section?

• Poverty is solely caused by lack of education.

• Poverty can affect anyone, anywhere.

• Poverty is a uniform experience for everyone.

• Poverty only affects developing countries.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of poverty in the second section?

• Natural disasters

• Economic inequality

• Overpopulation

• Discrimination

How can poverty lead to further discrimination, as discussed in the second section?

• By making it difficult to access public services

• By increasing access to education

• By improving healthcare facilities

• By providing more job opportunities

Since 1990, how many people have moved out of poverty according to the third section?

• 750 million

• 2 billion

• 1.1 billion

• 500 million

What are some innovative solutions mentioned in the third section that individuals have developed to combat poverty?

• Expensive healthcare systems

• High-cost solar power

• Drought-resistant crops

• Luxury housing projects