Poverty, which is commonly perceived in terms of population living under a certain income threshold, has many faces. As described by the World Bank, poverty is hunger. Poverty is lack of shelter. Poverty is being sick and not being able to see a doctor. Poverty is not having access to school and not knowing how to read. Poverty is not having a job. Poverty is fear for the future, living one day at a time. Poverty is losing a child to illness brought about by unclean water. Poverty is powerlessness, lack of representation and freedom. Technology is capable of providing solutions to overcome...
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