Understand Goal 1: No Poverty (Secondary)

The United Nations aims to end world poverty by 2030, which is the first of 17 Sustainable Development Goals designed to create a fairer and safer world. Poverty is defined as lacking basic necessities like food, water, healthcare, or a safe home.

Poverty exists everywhere and affects people differently. It can impact entire countries and generations, be situational due to sudden events like illness or job loss, or systemic because of inequality and discrimination. Currently, 700 million people live on less than $1.90 a day.

Ending poverty is complicated due to its many causes. Natural disasters can lead to homelessness and job losses, while poor healthcare can force difficult choices between medicine and food. Poverty also causes other issues like discrimination, difficulty accessing public services, and preventing young people from getting an education.

Despite its persistence, significant progress has been made: 1.1 billion people have moved out of poverty since 1990. This success is attributed to government investments, charity campaigns, and innovative solutions like drought-resistant crops and inexpensive solar power.