Poverty

Poverty is when people do not have enough money to buy things they need, like food, clothes, or a place to live. It means struggling to meet basic needs and having less than most people.

Examples

• In many countries, children face poverty, which means they might not have enough food to eat or a safe place to sleep at night.
• During a school project on world issues, I learned that poverty affects millions of people and can limit their access to education and healthcare.
• In our community, several organizations work hard to help families living in poverty by providing them with food, clothing, and support to improve their lives.

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