The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Iranian Hardliners Demand Vice President’s Dismissal

Iran’s ultraconservatives are seeking to bring down Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, given their constant feeling of vulnerability and threat due to the government's economic failures. The economic failure of President Ebrahim Raisi’s government has become clear to most Iranians, including the ultraconservatives or hardliners who fully backed him a year…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022

Taliban mark year in power that has given Afghanistan security but little hope

The Taliban and their supporters waved the group's black and white flag on the streets of Afghanistan on Monday to celebrate a year since they marched into the capital and took power after a stunning series of battlefield victories.

Reuters · Aug 15, 2022

Afghanistan: NGOs call for assets to be unfrozen to end ‘near universal poverty’

One year since the Taliban regained power, charities say urgent action needed to address economic crisis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022

Harris, Oakland leaders announce $50-million initiative to invest in children, end poverty

Vice President Kamala Harris joined with Oakland leaders Friday to announce the establishment of the Oakland Generation Fund, which aims to provide financial support to low-income children and help end generational poverty.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 12, 2022

Timeline of Events in Afghanistan since Taliban Takeover

The Taliban's capture of Kabul on Aug. 15, 2021 brought the hardline movement back into power in Afghanistan nearly 20 years after they were toppled by the US invasion following the 9/11 attacks. The year since has been disastrous for the country. After the world cut off funding, Afghanistan’s already…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 12, 2022

Survey data on poverty and broad policy pointers

There needs to be engagement with survey data, but ground-level realities should shape programmatic interventions

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2022

NI teachers left 'feeling helpless' by period poverty in schools, says charity

The founder of a Co Down 'Hygiene Bank' was talking ahead of an event this week

Belfast Live · Aug 11, 2022

Metallica, Mariah Carey Headline Global Citizen NYC Concert

Metallica, Mariah Carey and The Jonas Brothers will headline a free concert in New York’s Central Park next month marking the 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival organized by the international nonprofit fighting extreme poverty. The Sept. 24 event will also feature a concert across the globe in Accra,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 11, 2022

Extreme poverty eradication project begins in Wayanad

2,931 families have been identified and micro plans will be drafted

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022

Scottish town saves thousands after buying vacant petrol station

LOCALS of a small Borders town have joined together to buy a vacant petrol station to combat fuel poverty in a move they say is saving families…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2022