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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 2:53:03

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?
Peabody Award Winners

Apr 04, 2013 1:42:58

All 8 Why Poverty? documentaries have been recognised by the prestigious Peabody Awards - the world's oldest award for electronic media.
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.
What is Poverty?

Jan 30, 2013 4:45:17

What is poverty? What is it like to be poor? How does it shape your life? Why is it a problem that has to be solved?
Why isn't poverty fixed?

Jan 29, 2013 1:44:10

The developing world receives billions in aid and has a wealth of resources to trade. But this hasn't lifted millions out of poverty. Why not? Why hasn't either approach worked?

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Love and Rubbish

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What is it like to grow up poor?

Finding Josephine

The Barrel

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Miseducation

OK brothers

Education, Education

Welcome to the World

Town and Country

A Girl's Day

What does poverty do to children? Ask questions. #whypoverty

Latest articles

Did we make a difference?

What is it like to grow up poor?

Peabody Award Winners

Red Nose Day

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One World Media Awards

Women and poverty

Land Rush - keep the debate going

What is Poverty?

Why isn't poverty fixed?

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You & Poverty

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Join a global debate watch amazing films Ask questions about poverty

Love and Rubbish

Coal Boy

Mama Illegal

What is it like to grow up poor?

Finding Josephine

The Barrel

Afghan Girl

Miseducation

OK brothers

Education, Education

Welcome to the World

Town and Country

A Girl's Day

What does poverty do to children? Ask questions. #whypoverty

Latest articles

Did we make a difference?

What is it like to grow up poor?

Peabody Award Winners

Red Nose Day

Spanish versions

One World Media Awards

Women and poverty

Land Rush - keep the debate going

What is Poverty?

Why isn't poverty fixed?

1058250views

You & Poverty

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