Poverty report
Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns
The report depicts a deepening social emergency in which hunger and chronic financial stress are spreading from Israel’s weakest populations into the lower middle class.
NGOs see dramatic increase in financial assistance requests from young people
National Insurance Institute issues 2022 Report on Poverty and Income Inequality
Jewish NGO feeds New Yorkers battling hunger during High Holy Days
Poverty in Lebanon's 'city of billionaires' drives deadly migration
After a migrant boat tragically sunk, leaving 94 dead in an ill-fated voyage, new light is shed shed on poverty in Lebanon.
The world’s attention may be flagging, but Ukraine’s Jews still need our help - opinion
The vast majority of the country’s estimated 200,000 Jews have remained in the country.
Short AstraZeneca shelf life complicates COVID vaccine rollout to world's poorest
Some countries, particularly in Africa, are now struggling to administer the big shipments of AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccines with shorter shelf lives.
Poverty still rampant among Israeli children - report
There has been a 43% spike in the number of children considered suicidal who are undergoing psychological therapy through the education system, and are being treated by educational psychologists.
World food prices hit 10-year peak in 2021
World food prices have jumped 28% over 2021 for the highest average level since 2011, contributing to the broader surge in inflation as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 crisis.
Over 27% of Israelis live in poverty - LATET
Over 27% of Israelis live in poverty and 774,000 children, nearly a third (31%) of all children in Israel, live with food insecurity.
UN pushes cash handouts to avert mass poverty in Afghanistan
The UN World Food Program has said 22.8 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
Emergency aid effort underway for frontline Jewish agencies for newly poor
Jewish federations throughout North America – there are 146 – are reporting similar challenges in their communities.
innovation:africa, Israeli innovations saving lives in Africa
Now solar energy has been brought to 104 African villages, and one million people have access to water.
How will COVID-19 impact global poverty?
Boris Mints Institute laureate Professor Sabina Alkire presents the latest research on global poverty.
