Pages tagged with Poverty
We refuse to see the writing on the wall, change course on vital issues to seek world peace. We mouth same platitudes like we are responsible, you are not; thereby putting off others, rubbing them the wrong way. Time to embrace the world as one like we have done in trade and technolog...
Poverty often puts people in embarrassing situations. I have two real stories to support this--one is a little bit funny, the next one, not so funny.
Fear seems to be more and more prevalent in a society addicted to psychotic drugs and prolonged counseling sessions. A proper perception of our loving and powerful God does more than anything else to dispel fear in our lives.
This is an article about how important it is for us to allow children to talk in order for them to show growth and development in the area of literacy development. While it appears that this impacts children of lower socio- economic status more, it emphasizes that it is the opportunit...
We all have our childhood memories that never seem to leave us even in old age. Although I do not yet consider myself very old, but the treasure of memories I have on my childhood haunt me every now and then to remind me that I have journeyed for quite a time already.
Our misplaced focus and priorities, playing into the hands of the vested special interest groups seal our fate. The common citizen's lives are forever compromised and short-changed. The greedy few dictate the terms and make the majority pay the price.
Poverty is difficult to see but more difficult to live with. One impoverished person or family left unattended and unassisted diminishes all of us.
It's distressing to see the poverty that exists in some other countries, and Sports Relief aims to try and make a difference. Read on to find out more.
Having seen debt play havoc with many a family in my childhood days, I thought it would be an eye-opener for those still lured by this silent killer.
Rag Pickers lead an unenviable life.This poem is about one such soul as he goes about his daily chore.
EDSA Revolution has celebrated its 26th year. It has been an eye opener to other nations to build democracy. Do we really know the true meaning of it or are we abusing it?
Topeng Monyet / Monkey Mask is a very well known monkey's street performance in Indonesia with a lot of misteries behind...
'The Ragpicker' is a poem about a young boy who makes a living out of rag picking.Though his life is pitiable,he is resilient and confident that one day he will be a part of the dignified society.
A poem about going to a local flower show in the city and coming upon a homeless woman.
Several people commit crime for different reasons, here are some of the main reasons.
Poverty and slum areas are synonymous in Bangladesh, but the level and degree of sufferings vary from region to region. This is a gist of a study done in the Sylhet District in Bangladesh.
~my brother was the least favored of seven children~I was oldest son~he was next~thin & undernourished as a youngster~he fought hard to stay alive~unloved & abused by his parents~he became a difficult man~he was my little brother~I tried to cover his ass~got my own caught in a sling m...
~fresh snow on a sheet of ice~35 miles an hour~car begins to slew catawampus~what the hell~he says to her~don’t touch the brakes~left front wheel catches the curb~pitching & rolling~end over end~7 times~thrown through the windshield~smashed like a bug~witness make the 911 call~there...
There are guys who want to hold on to power, eliminate the opposition or any future leader thus stagnating a country.
This is my tribute to Christmas. I got too much occupied with a lot of things, this commitment to write on each day of the Christmas Week is my offering to the season's message to each and everyone of us.
Slight changes in the definition of poverty line can change the number of poor in India by tens of millions. Recent change in the official definition of poverty line added 50 million people in the poor category, raising the number of poor from 27% to 33%.
Poverty is not merely an income issue. It has several dimensions that can only be analyzed if viewed through multidimensional indicators. Different poverty indicators give different sets of useful information for the policy makers.
Indians have no tradition of keeping pets. This is sad, but perhaps it has something to do with the economy
Despite the introduction of the welfare state, poverty still exists in Britain. Is this true?
