Even though we may not feel rich, in comparison to the majority of the world’s population, we are! Take this Poverty Quiz to discover how your wealth stacks up against the world’s extreme poor.
Many of us enjoy relative comfort, yet our standard of living can differ greatly from others. In fact, global poverty statistics show that even middle-class individuals in developed nations usually hold far more wealth than the billions of people who survive on less than a few dollars a day. In this blog, we will explore the staggering contrasts in income, access to resources and opportunities, revealing how your financial standing compares to those living in extreme poverty worldwide.
At Bright Hope, we talk a lot about the extreme poor—the individuals who try to survive on $2 a day. Our mission is to help them follow the path out of dire poverty by increasing their incomes and introducing them to the source of eternal hope—Jesus.
According to the World Bank, individuals who make less than $2.15 a day fall into the category of extreme poverty. (We round this number to $2 to simplify.)
What does it look like to live on less than $2 a day?
- There is not enough food for all members of the family (Children often go to bed hungry, and parents forgo meals so their kids can eat).
- No indoor plumbing, bathrooms, hygiene, or sanitation. (This often leads to illness.)
- Very little to no access to clean water. (Dirty water can cause dangerous sickness.)
- No access to education, job training, or opportunities to improve their futures.
What Now?
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For many of us, God gives us more than we need so that we can share with families who have limited access to basics like food, clean water and healthcare. Click here if you’re ready to discover how you can share your wealth with an extremely poor family today.
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” ~ 2 Cor. 9:7-8
