The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment recently welcomed Mr. Brian Bogart, Representative and Country ...

One of the most compelling reasons for us to put time, energy and money into alleviating poverty is its impact on children.

Already, days into the Trump Presidency, the chickens are coming home to roost as his administration has commenced massive deportation of ‘illegal migrants.’ ...

Efforts to maximize the reach and efficiency of the Public Assistance Programme (PAP) are ongoing as the Welfare Unit ...

A stronger economy is likely to make little difference to the poorest UK households unless there is targeted support to tackle poverty, a report has warned. Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree ...

Rising tall from the sea and covered in emerald-colored vegetation, these volcanic plugs (or land formations made out of volcanic materials) are the most iconic sight in all of St. Lucia.

The official rate of Canadians 65 and older living in poverty is six per cent. But the number could be more than double that, new research warns.

Milton is now the municipality with the highest poverty rate in the region, according to a report released Jan. 17 by Community Development Halton (CDH). The Community Data Watch: Post-Pandemic ...

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wants to recalculate the federal poverty line to reflect states’ varying costs of living so that struggling residents in high-cost states like New Jersey don’t lose out on ...

Investopedia / Daniel Fishel The federal poverty level (FPL) is an economic measure used to decide whether the income level of an individual or family qualifies them for certain federal benefits ...

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Billionaires’ wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group reported on Monday as some of the world’s political and ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Billionaires’ wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, while the number of the world ...