Write to us . If you are aware of similar conditions in your countries, please send us information . Most live in the developing world - Africa, Asia, and Latin America. But even in the rich nations, there are pockets of poverty. And 7 in 10 of the world's poor are female.
Most people never escape abject poverty.
It denies them their basic needs - food, clothing, and shelter. It can rob them of freedom, dignity, education and good health. It conspires with the most deadly and painful diseases to bring a wretched existence to all who suffer from it. By 2025, worldwide life expectancy will reach 73 years . . . Middle age growth is decreasing, leaving a growing youth age group.