Not being able to do what most people can Poverty and living in an abusive relationship are situations nobody wants to find themselves in – especially a mother with young children to look after. Having escaped the cycle of poverty...
Poverty – A changing Reality – Muchi’s story Many immigrants experience hardship as they are forced to leave their countries behind in search of a better life. Muchi’s story with poverty is complex and nuanced – one that has been...
J.’s relationship with poverty is a complex and multi-layered one. Unlike some other individuals who are born into poverty-stricken households or experience financial disadvantages early in life, J. was born into a well-off family and lived a rather comfortable life...
As young care leavers, Adam and Tobias recently agreed to share their stories and discuss how poverty is still a major obstacle to having a normal, comfortable life. At the most basic level, Adam and Tobias believe that poverty is...
For Holly (a non-binary disabled person), poverty is like a shadow that has been stalking them since they were a child – an in-escapable shadow. “It means suffering”, they explained. “It means having to ask for help, for food, from...
Poverty can be a difficult reality to escape from – one that is full of barriers and challenges. Seeing as though Flick has been through these challenges herself, she agreed to share some of her thoughts and feelings about poverty...
Poverty is a deep complex concept – a concept that impacts many different areas of the lives of those who experience it. But it was through his personal experiences and general awareness that Alan’s understanding of what poverty entails has...
TK is a mother who is on her way to becoming a teacher. She recently took the time to share her insights and thoughts on how poverty has impacted the life of her and her family. Poverty, in her experience,...
Poverty is far reaching and multi-dimensional. What is often reported is the sad fact that children can go to school with empty bellies, making it harder for them to participate and concentrate on their studies. Here is a tale from...
Lorraine is a working mother, grandmother and student who recently shared her story on how she is struggling with debt and financial distress. For her, living in poverty means not having enough to pay her bills and the cost of...
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