A child's chance of survival differs widely depending on where they are born and whether or not they live in poverty. In 2021, an estimated 5 million children died before ever reaching their fifth birthday. Many of these deaths can be attributed to preventable diseases. 

Clean water and food security are hard to come by for those living in poverty. 2 billion people lack access to safe water. Over 700 million people face hunger. That means going to bed every night hungry.

The majority of people in poverty are women, who globally earn roughly half as much as men. Women and girls in poverty are held back in their earning potential and academic progress.

Poverty keeps us from potential, and our world's future is in the next generation's hands. Over 100 million children of elementary school age do not attend school because it is inaccessible or their parents need them to work for their basic necessities. 

As a human family, we care about the same things: prosperity, safety, and opportunity. By addressing poverty, the world works better for everyone. In addition to a better quality of life for millions of people, poverty alleviation can positively impact global economic development, health and viral disease prevention, environmental sustainability, human trafficking, reduced warfare, and much more.