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When does helping become hurting? The aid trap in Africa

‘Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.’

The Times of India

What Vivekananda Really Meant by Seva: The Truth About Serving the Poor India's Philanthropy Has Missed

The God You Are Allowed to Look Down OnVivekananda had a specific name for the poor. Not "the underprivileged." Not "the needy." He called them Daridra Narayana, the God who arrives wearing poverty. The formulation is not a metaphor meant to inspire sympathy. It is a theological claim, and it…

Times Life

Southern Poverty Law Center Donors' Money Allegedly Funnelled to KKK Imperial Wizard, Federal Indictment Claims

Heidi Beirich, ex-SPLC director, faces federal charges for allegedly misusing donor funds to support informants in white supremacist groups, raising questions about financial transparency and oversight.

International Business Times UK

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Trump’s justice department arrests expert on far right as part of SPLC crackdown

Prosecutors charge Heidi Beirich with financial crimes as part of case against the Southern Poverty Law Center

The Guardian - US

How can governments tackle poverty when climate change, conflict and economic shocks hit all at once?

Multiple and often overlapping crises such as floods or drought due to climate change, violent conflict and economic instability are creating new forms of vulnerability. Collectively they’re known as a polycrisis. These have severe effects on countries in sub-Saharan Africa with high poverty levels where weak institutions and limited public…

The Conversation

One-year payment needed to help escape family violence

Advocates are urging the prime minister to implement a 12-month safety payment for victim-survivors escaping violence.

AAP

Does my child qualify for free school meals? What to know as around 500,000 more pupils eligible

The Child Poverty Action Group has urged the Government to do more to let families know of the policy change

The Independent UK

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World Bank warns Pakistan’s diversion of Balochistan housing funds could deepen poverty

The World Bank expressed serious concern over redirecting housing funds. This move could deepen poverty and increase disaster vulnerabilities for families. Many beneficiaries are ultra-poor, earning less than seventy dollars monthly. The bank warned that excluded families face a cycle of deeper poverty. Grievances were registered, and individual communication was…

The Economic Times

Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 months

A parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo annual screening to detect kidney disease early. This policy shift aims to prevent advanced kidney failure and slow disease progression. The committee also advocates for automatic eGFR reporting with serum creatinine tests.…

The Economic Times

Katriona O’Sullivan’s story of growing up in poverty is one that we can all learn from

Letters: Reading the memoir Poor reinforced the vastness and complexity of poverty – an issue that still blights the lives of countless young people today, says Sarah Schofield

The Guardian - UK

Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Southern Poverty Law Center

The court rejects the argument that the prosecution should be dismissed on the grounds that it's "vindictive."

Reason

Kinshasa is growing faster than almost any city in Africa, but its population boom is not making people richer

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is expanding faster than almost any other city on the African continent, yet that growth has coincided with falling living standards for the overwhelming majority of its residents. According to the World Bank, Kinshasa's population grew at an average rate of…

The Times of India

As many Europeans jet off for the summer, how many citizens can't afford a holiday away?

The number of EU citizens who can afford a week off varies across the bloc, with the rising costs of accommodation, transport, and food cited as reasons for holiday poverty.

Euronews

RFK Jr says Head Start is his family legacy. Critics say he’s gutting the program that lifts kids out of poverty

Trump’s top health official is overhauling a program founded by his uncle that childcare advocates fear will lead to its demise

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The Conversation

How new SNAP restrictions could hit Greater Pittsburgh’s food access and economy

Food assistance is one of the most effective tools for fighting poverty in America. New federal rules are testing that reputation.

The Times of India

Meet Joshua Williams, the 4-year-old who gave a homeless man his $20 in 2005; his foundation has since distributed more than 4.8 million pounds of food

In 2005, a young boy's heartfelt donation of $20 ignited the creation of Joshua's Heart Foundation. This impactful organisation is dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty through initiatives like food drives and youth mentorship. With millions of pounds of food distributed and innumerable meals provided, the foundation cultivates essential leadership…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: ''Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of...'' — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, leadership, personal growth, fulfillment, and why chasing a mission bigger than yourself unlocks your true potential by the former US President

Today's Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s famous quote challenges individuals to look beyond financial accumulation and seek a higher purpose in life. By defining personal ambition through service to others, this timeless insight emphasizes that true human potential is unlocked only when personal goals align with…

The Texas Tribune

Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers

The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.

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Medical Daily

Health Centers Served 32.7 Million People Last Year and Their Funding Expires in Two Months

HRSA data shows 32.7 million people used community health centers in 2025. Here is who they serve and how to find one near you.

The Independent UK

Ohio man argues it was poverty not a crime that led to a ‘house of horrors’ 16 kids were rescued from squalor

All of the people charged in the case have pleaded not guilty

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham urged to act as Labour blamed for 'driving Scots into housing hardship'

THE SNP have slammed Andy Burnham's pledge to end homelessness, claiming the move is hypocritical while "the Labour Party has driven more…

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Constance Wu's love of acting outweighs her 'discomfort with poverty'

Before finding success on screen, Constance Wu had her fair share of rejection, which she struggled to deal with until she made a realisation in her early 30s.

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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming Rich

Since 2004, I’ve been immersed in studying what to do and what not to do in order to become wealthy and avoid poverty. Thanks to...

The Conversation

Nairobi’s largest informal settlement is getting an upgrade. But who will actually benefit from new apartments?

Bulldozers and construction crews are reshaping parts of Nairobi’s best-known informal settlement, Kibera. In a video shared by President William Ruto, new apartment blocks rise alongside existing corrugated-iron structures, while new roads cut through the settlement. The message is clear: Kenya’s affordable housing programme is bringing modern housing to one…

Bangkok Post

Welfare data to drive jobs push

The government plans to use data from its latest state welfare card registration to help more than five million working-age low-income people find jobs and improve their skills in a bid to address the root causes of poverty.

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