Poverty articles
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Why Prague's homeless are resorting to poverty tourism – video
Homelessness is on the rise globally, and the Czech Republic has the highest rate in central and eastern Europe. The Guardian visited Prague, for a long time a popular destination for tourists, to see how even this sector caters for the city’s visitors - and to meet the range of people aiming to tackle the causes of homelessness in all its forms. Continue reading
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United Way earns national award for poverty fight
United Way of Bartholomew County has earned a national award for its use of a social services tool providing holistic financial and job coaching to struggling residents. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Nonprofits seek help as poverty in Hawaii hits 15%
Child &Family Service put out a call to action to other nonprofits Monday to join it in the battle to fight the harmful effects of poverty in Hawaii, where an estimated 15% of families are living below federal poverty guidelines.