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Living with poverty

These testimonies are a powerful reminder of the human indignities that lie at the heart of poverty and why effective approaches to poverty reduction matter. The stories bring to life the reality of poverty and its daily oppressions.

Overview of the Living with poverty collection

Jorgina: “...if I had access to school I would continue studying until my last day on earth.”

Mozambique

War and migration have disrupted the family networks of these men and women, making them more vulnerable to poverty, but for some working collectively is a way forward.

Kenya

Men and women describe a daily struggle against poor infrastructure, political indifference and inequality - not just of resources but also opportunity.