To paraphrase Wikipedia, poverty is the deprivation of common
necessities which determine the quality of life. In our age of
Nintendo Wii’s, online banking, flat-screen TV’s, and more,
poverty is still a huge problem in our world. Poverty affects
about half of the world’s population. Here are some of the main
causes of poverty: - Environmental factors: This includes
erosion, desertification and overgrazing, deforestation,
drought, and lack of natural resources included fresh water and
fertile land. - Economic factors: Unemployment; food prices;
capital flight; unfair property laws; and unfair trade. -
Demographic and social factors: Overpopulation; crime; cultural
causes; war; discrimination. About half of the world population
suffers from poverty! What can we do? Kiva.org is an
organization that provides micro-lending to the working poor. In
impoverished nations it’s very difficult to get loans. Kiva
helps by giving small loans so people can improve their
livelihoods. End Poverty 2015 Millennium Campaign – I