Millions of people can’t pay for essentials like food, clean water, housing, healthcare and education. According to the World Bank, about 700 million people live in “extreme poverty,” or less than $2.15 a day. Around 50% of the world lives on less than $6.85 a day. At the current rate of progress, the world won’t end extreme poverty by 2030, which is the first Sustainable Development goal. How does poverty affect society? In this article, we’ll discuss 12 of the most significant ways:
