Poverty sounds like a regular word that is used on a daily basis, but not until recently have I truly asked myself what the meaning of poverty really is. There are hundreds of different definitions of poverty. One of these definitions, which happens to be mine, is that poverty is when one is at a helpless state, whereby they lack the basic human necessities and the assurance of tomorrow because of their lack. A lot of people tend to assume that poverty only exists in third world and developing countries. To my belief, poverty exists in all parts of the world, though, some parts of the world are not as drowned in poverty as other parts. Poverty did not just start in one day, so there is absolutely no possibility in eradicating it in only one day. The eradication of poverty is a gradual process that starts with:
- awareness,
- advocation, and
- proper education.
Understanding poverty and its effects on people and the world is what brings the togetherness of people like you and me in putting a stop to it. One might think, "oh! this does not concern me in any way, I have never lived in poverty, and will never live in poverty, so why should I be bothered of it?" But poverty goes way beyond affecting just one person. Poverty affects a conglomeration of persons, families, and nations. Poverty is sometimes what makes those that live in it commit avoidable crimes, making them feel inanimate to the rest of the world. Retrogressing the rate of poverty allows for world togetherness, adequate wealth circulation, peace, love, and ease.
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