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A new analysis shows that an oil shock may drive more than 396,000 low-income households in the Philippines below the poverty line through higher food and transport costs.

Minggu, 03 Mei 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Menteri Sosial Saifullah Yusuf atau Gus Ipul menegaskan proses pengadaan pembangunan Sekolah Rakyat harus bebas dari korupsi dan manipulasi. Pernyataan ini disampaikan di Surabaya pada 3 Mei 2026, sejalan dengan arahan Presiden Prabowo Subianto. Program ini diprioritaskan untuk anak putus sekolah dari keluarga miskin ekstrem.

Residents of Mangidini Village in Nkandla's Ward 7 express frustration over inadequate service delivery during Human Rights Month. Elderly resident Gabisile Biyela struggles to access medical care due to poor roads and distance to the clinic. Community leaders highlight ongoing challenges with water, electricity, and transportation.

Senin, 02 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Public attitudes in South Korea toward poverty remain divided, with most respondents attributing it to a lack of individual effort. The 2025 Korean Welfare Panel Study, conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs and Seoul National University Social Welfare Research Institute, found that 89.6 percent of 2,661 respondents cited insufficient motivation and effort as the main cause. Low-income families highlight structural barriers, but the overall view emphasizes personal responsibility.

More people than in previous years turned to Sweden's city missions for help during Christmas 2025 due to rising poverty. The organization reports that over 17,000 children and 5,200 households received support, a significant increase compared to 2024. The number of people in economic vulnerability has nearly doubled since 2021, according to Statistics Sweden.

Rabu, 28 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

ThisDayLive features an article on the politics of poverty numbers.