How poverty makes workers less productive
From an article by NPR
Poverty is like a parasite, consuming mental energy that could be put to more beneficial use. "Being poor is like having just pulled an all-nighter, and that hurts the ability to escape poverty."
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Speaking of poverty, differently
From a video by a UN Special Rapporteur
Poverty is really not a failure of the individual. We should see it instead as a failure of society. A society that fails to recognize the competence of people in poverty. A society that relies on a unhealthy conception of merit.
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Home insurance for those needing it most
From an article by Insurance Thought Leadership
1/3 of of South Africa live in informal dwellings in settlements, rural villages. Many are shacks. For people living, working, raising families in these conditions, insurance protection is unavailable. Until now.
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Interview with Guvna B
From a session at Everything 2020
"If you wake up in the morning and try your best to be who God has called you to be, it might be daunting, risky, but you go to bed knowing you've given it all. That is one of the most satisfying feelings that I've ever felt."
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LivFul
From a presentation at Praxis Labs The Gathering 2
Their mission is to discover, develop, and distribute life-saving, life-innovative products to those who need the most help around the world.
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What is prosperity?
From material by Legatum Institute
Prosperity is much more than mere wealth or economic growth. True prosperity is when all people have the opportunity to thrive and freedom to fulfill their unique potential taking responsibility for contributing to their communities and nations.
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CrossPurpose
From a presentation at Praxis Labs The Gathering 2
"How do we help our neighbours escape poverty?". CrossPurpose has a mission to abolish economic, relational, and spiritual poverty through career and community development. 473 neighbours so far graduated and escaped poverty...
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