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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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