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Learn About Poverty

While poverty remains a major challenge worldwide, there have been many positive developments in recent years. According to the World Bank, the global poverty rate fell from 36% in 1990 to 8.6% in 2018, with more than one billion people lifted out of extreme poverty. Many countries have implemented effective poverty reduction strategies, such as investing in education and healthcare, promoting economic growth, and providing social safety nets for the most vulnerable. There has also been a growing recognition of the importance of ending poverty as a key sustainable development goal, with governments, businesses, and civil society organizations working together to address poverty and inequality. In addition, there has been a shift towards more inclusive and participatory approaches to poverty reduction, with marginalized communities and individuals being empowered to take an active role in shaping policies and programs that affect their lives. These positive trends indicate that progress is being made in the fight against poverty, and that there is hope for a more equitable and prosperous future for all.

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SECOND CHANCE SOCIETY

Second Chance Society (SCS) was founded in 2001 by Ms. Pat Owen. Ingrained within the wording of the SCS Mission Statement lay itsâ€™ primary purpose which is to help homeless and struggling individuals return to a state of self-sufficiency. With self-sufficiency comes a general state of well-being, self-worth, revitalization, and most importantly, hope

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Team Africa Rising

Taking the Team Rwanda model and assisting in other countries experiencing conflict, such as Ethiopia and Eritrea, we hope to inspire and unify countries and people through the sport of cycling.

Salinas, California

Auroville International USA

To operate for exclusively charitable and educational purposes by supporting the Auroville project in India as the first attempt anywhere to create a universal town where men and women of all countries can live together in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics, and all nationalities.

Sacramento, California

The Community Kitchens of Birmingham

Community Kitchens of Birmingham is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to feeding anyone who is hungry. Since 1980, Community Kitchens has served the hungry, homeless and working poor a warm and nutritious midday meal without regard to situation or condition. Those who are in need of a meal will find our doors open 365 days a year.

Birmingham, Alabama

Rising International

Our Unique Local-Global Solution Rising International is a nonprofit organization that has revolutionized the home party business model to alleviate poverty locally and globally. Think Avon or Tupperware for a social cause. We find the worldâ€™s most forgotten women (like Fatima) and enable them to change their destinies by selling their handmade crafts at Rising Home and Corporate Parties. We train women and teens, many un-employed or under- employed, (like Susana) to run their own Rising Home Party businesses and sell crafts made by their global sisters. We search the U.S. for party hosts (like Nancy) who invite friends to their homes to shop. Our sustainable model empowers both local and global entrepreneurs to rise above their circumstances.

Santa Cruz, California

WHOLIVES

WHOlives is committed to solving the world water crisis in a self sustainable way. We help developing communities solve their own problems. Visit us at WHOlives.org

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah

Denver Homeless Voice, dba, The Denver Voice

To facilitate a dialogue addressing the roots of homelessness by telling stories of people whose lives are impacted by poverty and homelessness and to offer economic, educational and empowerment opportunities for the impoverished community.

Denver, Colorado

APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATIVE

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Frederic and Jocelyne Scheer Foundation

To promote equality between all human beings in respecting everyone culture and tradition and make sure that we all build together a sustainable planet with no negative impact on our neighbor.

Bozeman, Montana

CARRY

CARRY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of underserved youth through charitable and educational initiatives, both locally and nationally.

Stockbridge, Georgia