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As you read this very text,
a billion people are struggling, not for grades, cars, designer clothes or concert
tickets, but for their lives. The relentless shackles of poverty have bound them to
live the nightmares of starvation and homelessness. The same hand of fate that placed some of us in our privileged middle
class also thrust hundreds of millions helplessly into
utter destitution.
Our team dedicates this
web site to those who aren't so fortunate, in hopes that through this
Information Age's luxurious medium we can convey and relieve the plight
of those it has left behind. A beggar reaches out
his hand, and it's about time for humanity to listen...
Jason Tablante, Jason Neuswanger, Wu Lishan
Team 25009, ThinkQuest 1999
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Humanity is the first and
only victim of poverty. These are children begging in the streets, families living in
shanties, and the sickly dying of malnourishment.
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Poverty is inevitable. Everywhere you go, the poor are always
rampant – it doesn’t matter how rich a country can get. Find out how poverty
fares in different parts of the world. |
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Everywhere you go, there is
always a trace of poverty, even to a small degree. The question is, "Why?" Find
out here.
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Man has suffered and fed off the hand of
poverty, for it has shaped the destiny of society for good, whether for the benefit of a
few or at the expense of many. |
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In any problem, there is
always a solution in sight. Even though poverty is an inevitable issue, the government,
social organizations, even individuals, strive to ease the burden from the backs of the
poor.
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One thousand travel books are not worth a single trip. The study
of economics and poverty should not be restricted to within the walls of the classroom or
the covers of a hardbound. |
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Awareness is the key to
easing the problem of poverty. When people know, they react. When they react, something
finally happens.
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Find out about the ThinkQuest team who
worked day in and day out in bringing you the site that opens eyes, melts hearts, and
reaches out for social justice. |
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- Guestbook:
Be sure to sign our guestbook before you leave the site! We want to know your comments and
suggestions!
- Forum:
Poverty is an open ended problem with no concrete solution in mind. If you have an idea in
easing the burden, feel free to leave your insights.
- Statistics:
Get hold of numerical facts and graphs on the standings of selected countries and regions.
- Links: Visit other
significant sites that focus on economics and poverty. We also have an add-a-link
feature if you want to contribute to the list.
- Multimedia:
Watch and listen to Real Video and Real Audio clips on economics and poverty.
- Search:
Find anything that you need in our website.
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