16 results for "poverty"
💡 SolutionsManitoba's New Plan Lifts 3,000 Voices Out of Poverty
Manitoba just launched a five-year poverty reduction strategy built on input from 3,000 residents who shared their lived experiences. The plan is already delivering real help with doubled prenatal benefits, free school meals, and higher earning allowances for people receiving assistance.
💛 Acts of Kindness$75M Gift Helps Georgia Kids Escape Poverty
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation just pledged $75 million over five years to break the cycle of poverty for Georgia's young people. The massive grant will fund proven anti-poverty programs through a coalition of major donors focused on giving kids real pathways out of hardship.
🦸 Community HeroesWoman Builds $19M Company After Selling Fan to Bury Father
Seema Bansal's mother sold their only ceiling fan for $2 to afford her husband's cremation when Seema was just a toddler. Three decades later, Seema turned childhood poverty into a packaging empire worth $19 million across India and Dubai.
💡 SolutionsManitoba Launches Poverty Plan Shaped by 3,000 Voices
Manitoba just unveiled a five-year poverty reduction strategy built directly from the experiences of 3,000 residents who shared their stories. The province is already taking action with increased supports for families, students, and seniors.
🎬 VideosManitoba Launches 5-Year Plan to Cut Poverty
Manitoba just unveiled a new poverty reduction strategy built on thousands of real stories from people who've lived through hardship. The five-year plan prioritizes kids, youth leaving foster care, and seniors with help from community organizations who know their neighborhoods best.
💡 SolutionsKerala Eliminates Extreme Poverty, Shows Path Forward
The Indian state of Kerala announced it has eliminated extreme poverty through targeted social programs and community-driven support systems. Their success offers a proven roadmap for Southeast Asian nations still struggling with high poverty rates.
Ghana Youth Advocate: Strong Homes Build Strong Futures
Mathias Tulasi is calling on Ghanaian families, churches, and schools to prioritize mentorship and intentional parenting to break cycles of poverty. His message: the strength of a society starts in the home.
🌍 Planet WinsVietnam Park Turns Wildlife Protection Into Local Jobs
Former hunters in Vietnam are now earning steady incomes as forest rangers and wildlife guides. Ben En National Park is proving that protecting endangered species can also lift communities out of poverty. ---
🎬 VideosVietnam Lifts 50M from Poverty in Historic 40-Year Achievement
Since 1986, Vietnam has achieved one of the world's fastest poverty reductions, lifting tens of millions from hunger to stable livelihoods through market reforms and strategic community programs. The nation crushed its UN poverty goal seven years early and now measures success beyond just income. ##
🦸 Community HeroesEngineer Escapes Poverty, Retires at 34 to See the World
A tech professional who grew up below the poverty line in India has retired at 34 after a decade at Nvidia, and he's now traveling the globe with his wife. His story shows how determination and smart career moves in the booming semiconductor industry can transform a life in just one generation.
💛 Acts of KindnessCambodian "Fat Cow" Program Lifts Families Out of Poverty
A charity founded by a man given six months to live is transforming Cambodian villages through an innovative cattle program that quintuples farmer income. Become More Charity combines better livestock practices with education, clean water, and healthcare to break the cycle of poverty one village at a time.
🦸 Community HeroesTravis Kelce Makes History With $2 Million Given to Kansas City Kids
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce just became the first NFL player to win the Walter Payton Man of the Year Charity Challenge three times, bringing his total charitable contributions to nearly $2 million for children in poverty. His foundation has now committed over $800,000 in new donations that will transform young lives across Kansas City.
💛 Acts of KindnessFrom Poverty to Palace: Man Restores 1906 Villa in NZ Wine Country
A man who grew up in one of Devonport's poorest families has lovingly restored a historic 1906 villa in New Zealand's stunning Gibbston Valley, transforming his childhood dream into a luxurious reality. The earthquake-damaged Christchurch home was given a second life through meticulous renovation and passionate stewardship.
💡 SolutionsNigerian Entrepreneur Helps 12,000 Workers Escape Poverty Through Wrkman App
Tunde Ebohon's platform Wrkman is transforming lives across Nigeria by connecting skilled artisans with customers who need them, lifting 4,000 people significantly out of poverty while solving everyday service headaches. The app is proving that technology and compassion can tackle unemployment and create opportunity where traditional systems have failed.
🎬 VideosChile Lifts 600,000 People Out of Poverty in Just Two Years
In a remarkable achievement for social progress, Chile has helped nearly 600,000 people escape poverty since 2022, according to comprehensive new survey results. The nation is celebrating significant decreases across all poverty measures, showcasing how dedicated government policies and consistent action can transform lives.
🚀 InnovationAcumen Brings Light to 70 Million Lives with $250M Clean Energy Investment in Africa
Impact investor Acumen has successfully raised $250 million to bring clean, affordable energy to nearly 70 million people across sub-Saharan Africa's most remote communities. This groundbreaking initiative will provide first-time electricity access to 50 million people in 17 countries, transforming lives through sustainable power solutions.