
INTRODUCTION for the causes of Poverty
Poverty today is a major global issue. Although, there are all kinds of definitions used to explain it, in simple words, it means the inability of a person to even get his basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, safe drinking water, health and education met. You will be surprised to know that poverty is not limited to the continents of Asia and Africa. In fact, if you look at the statistics, in the year 2009, there were around 45 million people living in poverty in America, which is amongst the world leaders today! Poverty is one phenomenon which is found in each and every corner of the world, although the causes may differ from country to country. Given below are the main causes of poverty in the world today
ILLITERACY as a cuase of POVERTY
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UNEMPLOYMENT as a cuase of POVERTY

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POOR HEALTH as a cuase of POVERTY

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