global poverty

In his new book for young teenagers, Charles Kenny points out signs of global progress, including the growing number of kids in school. Above: The Oloo Education Center aims to provide an education to kids in Kibera, a poor community in Nairobi, Kenya. Wh

Two 14-Year-Olds Grill An Author About The Future Of Humanity

2:11pm July 13, 2021

by Malaka Gharib

In his new book for Gen Z readers, Charles Kenny explains why despite all the gloom and doom, the world is getting better for billions. NPR turned to two Gen Zers to help ask him the tough questions.

Residents of the Colombian capital Bogotá hang red rags from their windows and balconies to signal their need for help with food during the coronavirus pandemic.

During Colombia's Coronavirus Lockdown, Needy Residents Signal SOS With Red Rags

10:58am May 27, 2020

by John Otis

"It's not just city hall that has to act. You have to promote solidarity among neighbors," says a mayor who encourages residents sheltering in place to hang red rags so others will know to help them.

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Esther Duflo of France waves after receiving the Princess of Asturias award for Social Sciences from Spain's King Felipe VI at a ceremony in Oviedo, northern Spain. She is only the second woman to win the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, sharing it

Economy

3 Win Nobel Prize In Economics For Work In Reducing Poverty

4:30pm October 14, 2019

by Scott Neuman

Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer will share the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

A typical meal in the Democratic Republic of Congo consists of greens, fufu - a starchy ball made from cassava flour - and meat, such as freshwater fish.

Poverty Plus A Poisonous Plant Blamed For Paralysis In Rural Africa

9:01am February 23, 2017

by Amy Maxmen

Some African countries have long witnessed mysterious outbreaks of paralysis. Affected regions are poor and conflict-ridden, where people's main food is a bitter, poisonous variety of cassava.

A woman uses the IDE-India foot-powered pump to suction water out of the ground and irrigate her crops.

Health & Safety

Tech Awards Pick Biggest Hits From 15 Years Of Anti-Poverty Honorees

12:00pm December 11, 2016

by Malaka Gharib

The 6 winners include a job app for out-of-work youth, radio shows that talk about sex and love and a solar lamp you can pay off in tiny increments.

A nighttime satellite image offers some information about pockets of poverty — that's where electricity isn't lighting things up.

To Help The Poorest Of The Poor, First You Have To Find Them

6:24pm December 06, 2016

by Mark H. Kim

A new project uses computers to analyze daytime satellite pictures for signs of extreme poverty. Does it work?

Learning to get along with others is critical for kids to succeed as adults. These youngsters are working hard at the skill on a playground in Manila.

Why Countries Need To Make Sure Their Kids Learn To Play Nice

6:13pm June 09, 2016

by Nurith Aizenman

A study offers a rare look at how well toddlers are doing in low- and middle-income countries.