Poverty

The moral and social effects of poverty are felt within the very souls of communities throughout the world. It is an ongoing disaster that threatens the health and over-all well- being of whole nations around the globe. World Needy believes that educating the poor and equipping them with practical tools for making a living is a key way to help end the epidemic of poverty. Poverty creates a cycle of crime, imprisonment and joblessness wherein individuals who lack the skills or opportunity to hold proper employment commit criminal acts on account of necessity leading to their incarceration and subsequent rendering as a societal criminal with almost no hope of respectable employment in countries like the United States. Desire for basic needs like food and shelter, in addition to the desire for self- realization and acceptance leads many to become ensnared in a pattern of self- destruction; turning to violence, drugs, and abusive behaviors that deplete the lives of those around them. World Needy seeks to focus on individuals at the center of these community defeating cycles, providing a way out through education, proper nutrition, and honest trade development all within a spiritual focus. As mentioned before, lack of education is a key factor in the poverty cycle, thus it is crucial to provide communities with an understanding of how to increase literacy, rather than simply increasing the amount of government aid within the locality. A focus on trade development and spirituality promotes independence and self-respect which will in turn help reduce the drive and time opportunity for individuals most prone to committing criminal acts. World Needy is seeking to partner with communities all around the world to do the work of Our Savior Jesus Christ, breaking the chains that hold people in continual unease, degeneracy, and despondence. Haiti’s Children • Studies have shown that approximately one-fourth of Haitian children die even before they reach the age of five. • Thousands more are abused and left alone on the streets. • Few social assistance programs exist. The lack of employment opportunities remains one of the most critical problems facing the economy, along with soil erosion and political instability.