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Signs of
Need
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57
million teachers around the world lack basic books and materials.
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880
million people in the developing world-1 out of every 5-have no
health services
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2.2
billion people in the developing world -- 1 out of every 2 --
do not have adequate housing.
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The
world population will reach 9.5 billion by 2050. 8 billion will
live in developing countries.
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80%
of the poor in developing world live in rural areas.
Signs of
Hope
Much
is being done to meet the basic needs of people around the world:
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HUNGER: The number
of people who die from hunger has decreased by 32% -- but
still 24,000 die each day.
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GOVERNMENT: USAID has
helped increase agricultural productivity as well as economic
security in sub-Saharan Africa. USAID is also involved in
stimulating private sector activities in Africa to bring life
into weak economies.
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DEBT RELIEF: The Heavily
Indebted Poor Country Initiative has been endorsed as one
effective way to help poor, heavily indebted countries deal with
severe poverty. The initiative would require the international
community to work together to help poor countries reduce debt to
a level that is commensurate with their growth and ability to
pay.
Overseas aid involves the most basic human needs that we
take for granted: food, sanitation, healthcare, and education. You
can support the charities that are making these basic necessities
available to everyone.
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