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Poverty is being poor and not able to afford essentials. This is usually because people are put on low incomes. People facing poverty fear for the future and struggle in life.

The Strive             to End Poverty

$2

Half the World Lives On $2 a Day
People live in Poverty in the US

1/6 

Billion Without Electricity

1.3

World Poverty Rate

22.5%

2011 Poverty Rate In the US
15.0%
2012 Poverty Rate In the US
15.0%
2013 Poverty Rate In the US
14.5%
2016 Poverty Rate In the US
12.7%
2015 Poverty Rate In the US
13.5%
2014 Poverty Rate In the US
14.8%

The Poverty Rate is Slowly Decreasing Over Time.

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