Category: Poverty Issues
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Poverty And COVID-19 Give Rise To Child Labor In Vietnam
On a vacation, I traveled to Sa Pa, a small mountain town where many Ethnic minorities live, with my family. When first arrived, we stopped at the center of the town for sightseeing. Knowing we are tourists, an Ethnic girl slowly approached us to sell her products. She didn’t say anything but was just handing […]
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3 Reasons Why Vietnamese Ethnic Minority Are Poor
According to the World Bank’s statistics, the poverty rate in Vietnam has declined dramatically from around 70 percent to below 6 percent since 2002. This astounding result is attributed to the Vietnamese government’s effort in reducing poverty, transforming Vietnam “from one of the world’s poorest nations to a lower-middle-income country”. However, the unsolvable issue with […]
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What Is Poverty? How Does It Affect People’s Lives?
“Poverty” is usually mentioned in newspapers, news, books, and stories. However, do you really understand what poverty is and how it affects our life? We are going to find out about this topic in this post. What Is Poverty? Based on the Oxford dictionary, “poverty” means “the state of being extremely poor,” “the state of […]
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How Can Education Help Fight Poverty?
We have discussed reasons why education is the key to reduce poverty. “But how?” you might ask. The United Nations’ 4th Sustainable Development Goal – Quality Education has emphasized the importance of education in combating not only poverty but also other societal issues. Learning how education can support impoverished people will help you understand why […]
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What Is The Conclusion Of Poverty?
Poverty, a strange word that now does not exist in many people’s lives even mine, actually appears everywhere in this world, in every country and city. As a high school student, “poverty” only exists in social media or newspapers. However, everything has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic appeared in Vietnam. From this June to now, […]
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How can social activism help to fight social challenges?
I was wearing two jackets, socks, and an earmuff. The weather was under 10 degrees Celcius, and I went to a Ha Giang school for my first volunteer field trip. The first kid I met from the school was a lot shorter than me, and he was wearing flip-flops. How could he endure the cold? […]
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How Does Poverty Affect Health?
Along with the development of technology, the living standards of the human being is now being considered as a priority. People tend to pay more attention to their health than in the past when there are severe diseases that can be cured now, such as cancer and tuberculosis. However, this situation does only exist in […]
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Cold Vietnam Winters, Why We Give Coats, Boots, and Blankets
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth.” Edith sitwell It is true when someone said that winter is one of the most beautiful and wonderful seasons of the year. To many people, staying at home, sitting next to the window, drinking a warm coffee, and watching the snow is one of […]
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Social Consequences of Poverty, 3 Reasons Explained
Poverty is everywhere, from a kid selling you a souvenir during your Sa Pa trip to a homeless using newspaper as a bedsheet under Long Bien Bridge. We know what’s happening in society, and we also know that there are charities in combatting poverty. But, have you ever wonder the reason why these humanitarian projects […]
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What Are The Four Contributory Factors To Poverty Locally And Globally?
Poverty is now one of the most serious problems that every country is facing, even the biggest countries. This issue is caused by a variety of factors including conflict, inequality, lack of infrastructure. However, what is the four main contributory factors to poverty locally and globally? The answers are illiteracy, disease, no job opportunities, and […]