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Why are there poor people in rich countries? #whypoverty?

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Rich Countries, Poor People?

Jun 07, 2013 9:34:42

Can anyone in the developed world really claim to be poor? If they can, what does it say about our attitude to poverty and our ability to solve it?
The debate goes on

May 30, 2013 10:22:04

Months after the international broadcast of our documentaries, the Why Poverty? debate is still continuing strongly.
Peabody Award Winners

May 21, 2013 4:28:49

All 8 Why Poverty? documentaries have been recognised by the prestigious Peabody Awards - the world's oldest award for electronic media.
Did we make a difference?

May 07, 2013 2:11:06

On Friday, 17 May, the Overseas Development Institute will hold a public event to discuss where next for Why Poverty? Find out how you can be part of this debate.
What is it like to grow up poor?

May 05, 2013 2:40:49

Nearly half the world’s children live in poverty. That’s around a billion children. What is it like to grow up in poverty? How does it shape your childhood and everything beyond?
Red Nose Day

Mar 14, 2013 10:57:55

The 25th annual Comic Relief Red Nose Day takes place on Friday, 15 March. Over the years, celebrities from Kylie Minogue to Ricky Gervais and many, many more, have worn the ubiquitous red nose and done something funny for money.
Spanish versions

Mar 12, 2013 5:22:02

We're really pleased to announce that the long films are now all available in Spanish.
One World Media Awards

Feb 21, 2013 2:58:09

Great news! Three of our documentaries have been shortlisted for One World Media Awards. Read on to find out more...
Women and poverty

Feb 04, 2013 4:44:55

Women make up half of the world's population and yet represent a staggering 70% of the world's poor but could they provide the answer when it comes to leading a community out of poverty?
Land Rush - keep the debate going

Feb 04, 2013 11:30:37

Our documentaries have been broadcast worldwide but it's good to know that some countries are still helping to keep the why poverty debate alive.

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Welcome to the World

Rich Countries, Poor People?

New Poor

Lullaby

Holiday From Poverty

Park Avenue

Poor Us: an animated history

The Crisis and the Sunglasses

Why are there poor people in rich countries? #whypoverty?

Latest articles

Rich Countries, Poor People?

The debate goes on

Peabody Award Winners

Did we make a difference?

What is it like to grow up poor?

Red Nose Day

Spanish versions

One World Media Awards

Women and poverty

Land Rush - keep the debate going

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You & Poverty

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Language

Join a global debate watch amazing films Ask questions about poverty

Welcome to the World

Rich Countries, Poor People?

New Poor

Lullaby

Holiday From Poverty

Park Avenue

Poor Us: an animated history

The Crisis and the Sunglasses

Why are there poor people in rich countries? #whypoverty?

Latest articles

Rich Countries, Poor People?

The debate goes on

Peabody Award Winners

Did we make a difference?

What is it like to grow up poor?

Red Nose Day

Spanish versions

One World Media Awards

Women and poverty

Land Rush - keep the debate going

1173324views

You & Poverty

Join the debate

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