Poverty & Hunger - by the Numbers

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Poverty & Hunger - by the Numbers is composed of links to current numerical data as well as recently published articles and reports that focus on various aspect of poverty in nearly every country and region of the world. The site does not have lots of bells and whistles, but clearly makes up for that with content.

This website is intended to offer a valid representation of reports from across the globe, covering more than 180 countries, some more extensively than others depending on the availability of published materials from a variety of sources including news media, NGOs, government agencies, and advocacy groups. There is a host of high quality information, provided from a global perspective and includes both historical and recent events.

One element in the world-wide effort to relieve some of the burden of poverty and to improve the quality of life of millions has come, and will continue to come through education. The more that this topic can find its way into primary, secondary, and college curricula, the sooner its results will be felt. Broad-scale awareness achieved through education is the surest way to foster the sensitivity and understanding that will lead to future progress.

Educators are encouraged to use this material as they see fit to make best use of the Poverty website remotely or in a classroom setting. Although the presentation provided by this website is public-domain, please be respectful of copyrights of articles cited, where applicable.