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UN: 1.4 billion children live in abject poverty worldwide

UN: 1.4 billion children live in abject poverty worldwide

Fewer than 1 in 10 children in low-income countries have access to child benefits, leaving them vulnerable to disease, poor nutrition and poverty.

UN lists 33 African countries among 'least developed'

UN lists 33 African countries among 'least developed'

The United Nations has listed 33 African countries in its latest report of least developed nations in the world.

World Savings Day: How to save with a mindset change

World Savings Day: How to save with a mindset change

Family and friends may be the most common first-line sources of emergency money for people with low incomes, but saving even tiny amounts over a long period is way more reliable.

UNICEF: More than 330 million children still in extreme poverty

UNICEF: More than 330 million children still in extreme poverty

The report found that 40% of children in sub-Saharan Africa still live in extreme poverty - the highest percentage of anywhere in the world.

Women, girls 'worst hit' by water-scarcity burden

Women, girls 'worst hit' by water-scarcity burden

The UN says lack of access to water and sanitation facilities compromises the dignity of women and girls as they are exposed to dangers while going out of their households to fetch water.

How young Kenyan mothers reclaim their lives

How young Kenyan mothers reclaim their lives

Teenagers are overcoming the burden and stigma of early motherhood to return to school in an impoverished Nairobi settlement.

Wealthy G7 nations owe $13 trillion in unpaid aid to poor nations

Wealthy G7 nations owe $13 trillion in unpaid aid to poor nations

Oxfam says G7 meeting was happening at a time billions of workers face pay cuts and rises in the prices of basics like food.

How informal Nairobi settlements drive community urban farming

How informal Nairobi settlements drive community urban farming

Growing urban population has led to limited resources for residents of informal settlements many of whom are vulnerable to malnutrition and other poverty-related illnesses. But some residents are determined to find solution.