Blog Post #8- A Spotlight On Poverty

 

One of the biggest issues in the world today is undoubtedly Poverty. Countries like Congo, Liberia, Madagascar and Haiti have the highest percentage of population living under $1.25 a day. This amount differs massively from Canada and the United States where the minimum wage per hour ranges from $5.50-$10.30 an hour. Canada and the United States are by doubt; wealthy Countries that can do many things to help the global poverty rate. The role of these two Countries are very straight forward: donate and educate.

Wealthier nations have to be educated on issues affecting the world such as poverty. Commercials have to be made, documentaries have to be widely shown, and brochures have to be handed out at local fundraising events. These actions aware society and are often “step one” in easing poverty.

Donating is Canada and the United States’ strongest active role in easing the suffering of the world's poorest people. By having charities such as: Help the Children and The Red Cross, money is given to poor Countries to buy food, fresh water and even a roof to live under. Money is key to ease suffering of the world’s poorest people.

Certain wealthy individuals have already stepped in to deal with poverty. Bill Gates and his wife Malinda have donated lots of money for certain charities and have even gone further and created their own charity called “The Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation”  to make sure people live equally. Other wealthy individuals, celebrities or not can always donate a significant of extra money that they don’t need to major “anti-poverty” charities. As well, individuals could create their own charity if they want to go above and beyond.  

In conclusion, residents in wealthy nations should stop and think one day and ask themselves “How can I save a life today” or “What can I do to make someone less fortunate live a better life”. These questions are crucial to begin to think about donating and being educated about poverty within the world we live in.