The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Poverty charity urges Keir Starmer to focus on living standards instead of culture wars and immigration

International development agencies and non-governmental organisations often seek to advance community development by fostering entrepreneurship. The premise is that poor people can enhance their household incomes by establishing small businesses or by adding value to natural resources.

Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J

South Africa is one of only 52 countries that guarantee access to water as a human right. “Access” from a human rights perspective means that water is physically accessible, clean and safe for consumption, and affordable. Section 27 of the country’s constitution stipulates that everyone has the right to access…

The kids found the bread on their way to a nearby store and did not make it back home.

London event marking the South African leader’s role in the Make Poverty History campaign called for ‘more hope and political drive’ to continue the fight

More than 1.2 million children and young people live in poverty in Australia. Families need support to keep kids in school and change their futures

Letters: Andrew Forsey highlights a simple policy change that would provide much-needed meals, while Stewart Lansley says poverty and inequality are umbilically linked. Plus a letter from Jess McQuail and Kartik Raj

British Airways cleaners at Heathrow are set to strike due to 'poverty wages'