During one week of classes we went over poverty in other countries. I found it quite interesting and a bit surprising to learn about the causes of it. We watched this documentary called "Poverty Cure" and it went over how organizations that give free items to the people in need can actually hurt local businesses in the area. For instance, in Africa it has been a problem. When these organizations send clothes or food to those who don't have much, the companies that are around are not able to sell their products if it is already being given for free. It can even cause them to shut down which is the opposite of what everyone wants. We need these businesses to prosper so the economy can start developing and slowly but surely get themselves out of poverty.
Luckily to every problem there is a solution. This video I watched also went over one way to help this issue; give those who are struggling a loan so they can create a business opportunity. There actually is already a program that does this and they provide classes for people who take the loan to become an entrepreneur. That is just one of the first steps to actually helping others in their financial troubles. By giving anyone a chance to work, it can benefit the economy as well as their life. Source: https://tv.movie/show/poverty-cure?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Search&t_source=64&utm_campaign=2744&gclid=CjwKCAiAxKv_BRBdEiwAyd40N04pc1kbuqvrSgYTojvLvGsY7x8PVCBbRqRZeCXl5vqK
Natalie,
That is a good summary of some ways to help out poverty. However, I believe the “Poverty Cure” may have neglected war-torn countries with incredibly corrupt governments. Take Yemen, for example, it is currently incredibly poor, and the population is starving. The people are stuck in between two sides of a bloody civil war. As of right now, it will be complicated to start loans to that country because the people are fighting just for survival. I do not know how it would help countries like these. It is clear they require help, would now be a time for handouts, or is there another solution to this growing problem?