There are nearly 3 billion people living in extreme poverty around the world; 70% of the world's poorest are women and children. Limited schooling and lack of appropriate health education are just some of the chronic issues that are strongly correlated with high poverty rates in women. Help raise awareness by adding a Unitus banner to your website. Spread the word. Changing the world - one woman a... read full post picked by Zaahn 3 years ago

The surge in food prices could push 100 million people into deeper poverty, World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick said at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. picked by kErObErOs32 2 years ago

A new breed of industrial designer is confronting Third World poverty with innovative products aimed at encouraging rural entrepreneurs. picked by suebe 3 years ago

The word poverty implies significant physical hardship — i.e., the lack of a warm, adequate home, nutritious food, or reasonable clothing for one’s children. By that measure, very few of the 30 million plus individuals defined as “living in poverty” by the government are actually poor. picked by stinkobinko 3 months ago

The poorer you are, the more things cost.
More in money, time, hassle, exhaustion and menace.
That's what some people who have never lived below the poverty line don't understand. picked by bingo 6 months ago

A CT scan of an ancient Egyptian child's mummified body has revealed a spearlike object within the upper spine and skull, but scientists say they do not know whether that is what killed the child. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"Collecting kiddie porn -- even the most graphic images of child sex abuse -- doesn't automatically make one a pedophile, a noted psychologist said yesterday." "Baillie told Crown prosecutor Jenny Rees labelling all kiddie porn collectors as pedophiles would be akin to saying anyone with illicit drugs is an abuser." Comparing drugs to child porn? You're either USING it or DEA... read full post picked by digitalgimpling 3 years ago

Apparently it's a pretty common occurance over there. Tens of thousands of children on the streets, many of whom are accused of witchcraft.

Very sad. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

After 9 years, a report on the child abuse that went on in Catholic institutions includes no names, and there will be no consequences for those responsible.

Another source picked by Ankabout 6 months ago

A teenage torero lies soaked in blood in his sequined suit, the latest victim of a controversial craze for child bullfighters sweeping Latin America. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"But those that remain online are more likely to use images involving torture and penetration, the report said. These types of graphic images were found in 58 percent of child pornography sites, compared to 47 percent two years ago." picked by gammerus 7 months ago

An interesting piece about the child sponsorship programs and how they are doing more harm than good, and why.

"Sponsorship of Third World Children has now become a major fund-raiser for voluntary agencies; it is a sure-fire way to attract money. But it is not such a good way to spend it.
Peter Stalker argues that there are better ways to help." picked by sidran32 2 months ago

A child comes to the world without past, any installations of behavior, criteria of self-estimation. He has to be guided by experience of surrounding people, responses they give him. picked by ss2 2 years ago

"Second Life is being investigated by German police following allegations that some members are trading child abuse images in the online world."
"Under Germany law possession of "virtual" child pornography is punishable by up to three years in jail."

It keeps amazing me to find out what a sick world this is... picked by Nicky666 3 years ago

John Stossel digs deep into the poverty industry. Do these people really need help? Will these people actually take a job if offered?

Find out if your generosity is helping or hurting the homeless picked by JoshSF49 2 years ago

What to some may seem like a disgusting place that one hastens to pass is a suitable sleeping place for others. Drainage pipes, train stations, garbage bins, house entrances and really any little ledge not claimed by anyone else are turned into makeshift beds by millions of homeless children every night. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

It looks like an oversized table football figure or an extra from a horror film.
But these unnerving figures are in fact 'child bollards', the latest attempt by a council to slow down drivers. Half a dozen of the mannequin-style creations have been placed by the side of the road outside a school to fool drivers into thinking a child is about to cross. picked by kakana 4 months ago

Child Trader Child Exchange Network isn’t about not loving your children. Its about finding a family that can love them more.

Don't forget to check out the "Tips on saying goodbye" section. picked by doggylives 1 year ago

Any story of child abuse is hard to hear, this has got to be one of the worst "alleged" cases you have ever heard. Canada is expected to deny extradition, I have pity on their children. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

For years, Titanic buffs knew him simply as the Unknown Child. In 2002, it seemed the mystery was solved — Canadian researchers said he was a 13-month-old Finnish boy. But on Tuesday, a lead researcher said his team was wrong, and that the child was actually a 19-month-old boy from England. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago