1. Natasha, Mercedes , Jessica, Jamie & Rachell
Poverty
Natasha, Mercedes , Jessica, Jamie & Rachell

2. What is Poverty
Poverty is not having enough money to meet basic needs including food, clothing and shelter.
Poverty is more, much more than just not having enough money
The World Bank Organization describes poverty in this way:
The World Bank Organization describes poverty in this way
“Poverty is hunger. Poverty is lack of shelter. Poverty is being sick and not being able to see a doctor. Poverty is not having access to school and not knowing how to read. Poverty is not having a job, is fear for the future, living one day at a time.’’

3. When Did it Become a Major Problem?
Poverty has always been a problem, however;
Poverty became a major problem in the early 1920's, with the great depression
Families struggled to make ends meet and stay alive
In the last 50 years Poverty has increased because of the gap between rich and poor
Rich are the minority and poor are the majority of the world

4. Is Anything Being Done to Fix The Problem?
Things are being done to help fix poverty
Microsoft started up, “Global Give Back Circle”
- Breakthrough project in Kenya uses a Microsoft technology lab and mentors from the company to help underprivileged girls prepare for higher education.

5. Starbucks is helping fix poverty by buying from coffee farmers who are underprivileged and in need of business to make ends meet
Starbucks genuinely builds relationships with these poor farmers and helps to ensure a better life for them