Multiple levies push Lagos vulnerable market women deeper into poverty
Women traders in Lagos markets are facing extreme financial pressures due to multiple illegal levies imposed by 'agberos', which are pushing them further into poverty.
More than 23 thousand families in Montes Claros are entitled to the new Copasa Social Tariff; see how to apply
Over 23,000 families in Montes Claros qualify for a new Copasa Social Tariff that provides a 65% discount on water and sewage bills for those in extreme poverty.
Resilience in Extreme Situations
The article recounts the story of Inés, an almost 90-year-old woman, who, despite facing adversity and poverty after her husband's abandonment, showcases incredible resilience as she navigates her challenges while caring for her mentally ill son.
The Last Shah of Iran: A Regime Marked by Extreme Opulence, Waste, and a Deadly Social Abyss
The article discusses the stark contrasts of the last Shah's regime in Iran, highlighting the opulence of the ruling dynasty against the backdrop of widespread poverty and social unrest leading to its downfall in 1979.
David Colmenares participates in FAIS event; emphasizes the importance of auditing resources
David Colmenares Páramo highlights the critical role of auditing in ensuring the effective, honest, and transparent use of public funds meant for social infrastructure projects benefiting people in extreme poverty during a training event for the FAIS 2026.
China’s Xi Jinping declares defeat of extreme poverty in 2021 – SCMP archive
China's President Xi Jinping announced the country's success in eliminating extreme poverty, lifting 850 million people out of destitution, which he hailed as an unprecedented accomplishment.
After Lula criticizes big tech, Vale signs agreement with Indian tech giant against poverty
Vale has entered into a partnership with Tata Consultancy Services to address extreme poverty, coinciding with criticisms of big techs by Brazilian President Lula during an AI summit in India.
Social indicators show a 66% drop in extreme poverty in Piauí
Piauí's governor reported a significant decline in extreme poverty, showcasing a 66% reduction over two years.
Some produce pipes for Musk, others crush alcohol. This is Transcarpathia: prosperity and poverty
The article highlights the stark contrast in Transcarpathia, Ukraine, where a booming industrial sector coexists with extreme poverty affecting local families.
The biggest hope in Yugoslavia ended up under a bridge as a homeless man, an alcoholic, and in extreme poverty
Aleksandar Gvozdenović, a former football goalkeeper and once a great talent, fell into homelessness and alcoholism after a promising career in Yugoslav football.
The life lesson of the homeless man who died
A 25-year-old homeless man from Arezzo, found dead under a bridge in Florence, highlights the struggles of living in extreme poverty and the dangers of substance abuse.
Venezuela: How rich is the country and how poor are the inhabitants? - The truths and myths
The article explores the stark contrast between Venezuela's vast oil reserves and the extreme poverty experienced by its citizens amid economic collapse and inflation.