Poverty

The Archdiocese of Madrid and dozens of Christian communities have expressed rejection of measures by the city council and regional government affecting homeless people and immigrants.

June 18, 2026 Reported by AI

The Hong Kong government has adopted a new 21-indicator framework to define poverty, shifting away from a measure based solely on economic factors. Officials say the previous approach overestimated the number of underprivileged residents.

An analysis by ITESO's Business School shows Mexico's food basket cost rose 67% from August 2018 to March 2026, outpacing general inflation of 45%. In urban areas, it increased from 1,500 to 2,571 pesos per person monthly. This hike particularly impacts low-income households.

April 24, 2026 Reported by AI

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies said Filipinos classified as “non-poor” may actually be living in poverty, as current measurement methods fail to capture resource sharing within households. Studies presented at a webinar showed that household income averages mask intra-household inequalities. Women and children in particular may face deprivation despite non-poor household status.

Dr Jamela Basani Hoveni argues that elderly Black women in rural South Africa perform unpaid childcare, effectively subsidizing state and private employers through social grants. Drawing from experiences in Mafarana, Limpopo, she highlights the burden on these grandmothers amid high child poverty rates.

March 09, 2026 Reported by AI

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.