Childhood Poverty in China
I explored the childhood poverty site www.childhoodpoverty.org and selected the country overview tab. Featured there were different countries and how poverty is affecting their children and families. I chose to focus on the country of China. 
*4.2 million Chinese children live in poverty
*8.7 million Chinese children live in what they call, disadvantaged conditions
*Health (insurance) and education (school expenses) reforms are reducing the ability of poor families to utilize health for their families and education for their children.
*China has made tremendous strides in combatting poverty by making changes in economic growth (globalizing the market). However, this only benefitted people in Eastern China and poverty rates in Western China increased.
*The national poverty line in China ($1.83 a day) is low by international standards so more people live close to poverty.
Hi Lemora, that is a very high rate of poverty. When I look at the living conditions of these people; I think that something more should be done to help these people with their struggles. There is a need for more organizations worldwide to reach out to better the living conditions of these people. Your post was very interesting.
ReplyDeleteHi Lemora,
ReplyDeleteIt is sad to hear that the changes China made will only benefit some of the children and not all. In the meantime the other children have to suffer. I hope they find a solution soon to help all children living in poverty. I can't believe poverty is so widespread. Thanks for sharing.
Brenda