What’s the best way to lift people out of poverty?
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DownloadIn 2018, a non-profit gave every adult
in western Kenya’s Ahenyo village $500.
Most of their families had lived in extreme poverty for generations,
and this sum was roughly equivalent to most recipients’ annual salaries.
Despite all this, the money came with no strings attached
outside a commitment to speak with researchers after two years.
They hoped this influx of cash would lift the villagers out of poverty.
But they also knew this could easily be the latest
in a long line of failed philanthropic interventions.
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Key Vocabulary (22)
To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
Education is the process of learning and teaching, usually in schools, colleges, or universities. it involves gaining knowledge, skills, and values to help a person grow and succeed in life.
A school is an institution where people, especially children, go to be educated by teachers. It also refers to the building where these classes take place or the entire student body and staff within that institution.
A job is the regular work that a person does to earn money. It usually involves specific tasks and responsibilities within a company or organization.
A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together. It can refer to a small collection of individuals or a larger, organized set of people working toward a common goal.
extended
"Long road."
In travel, a direct refers to a flight, train, or bus journey that goes straight to a destination without requiring a change of vehicle. It is the most convenient way to travel because you do not have to wait at a middle station or airport.
"The direct is important."
Money in the form of physical notes and coins, rather than electronic transfers or credit cards. It is the most direct form of currency used for immediate transactions, especially for small purchases.
"The cash is important."
A study is a room in a house used for quiet work, reading, or writing. It can also refer to a detailed piece of research or investigation into a specific subject or problem.
"The study is important."
A group of things or people that are similar in some way. It is used to categorize objects, ideas, or living beings into specific types or sorts.
"The kind is important."
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