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Desmond concludes that one of the real issues with American poverty today is not just that we don't have the right anti-poverty programs, but that we have marginalized and stigmatized poverty in a way that hinders the poor from getting even the aid that is available. For Desmond, another element of poverty's persistence in the United States involves consumers who actively undercut the wages and power of workers. Notably, Desmond is not interested in simply documenting the statistics on the pervasiveness of poverty in the United States. The United States, Desmond notes, is "the richest country on earth", but the problem of poverty is so enormous that it affects Americans across a wide economic spectrum. [Extracted from the article]

India, June 28 -- High wastage, distribution failures lead to dependence on water tankers but mostly among slum-dwellers Kolkata, a city traditionally rich in water resources, is now supplying 5.5 [...]

India, May 7 -- Formal urban planning must not be reduced to a mere water utilities sectoral planning and forecasting approach This article is the second in a three-part series [...]

India, May 2 -- The impact of floods has become more severe due to land degradation, human pressures & over-extraction of groundwater Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people [...]

This article discusses the author's experience serving on the board of a local food pantry and the lessons they learned from it. They highlight the diversity of the people they worked with and the depth of poverty experienced by the working poor. The author emphasizes the power of saying "thank you" and how it positively impacted their fundraising efforts. They also mention the boost in donations they received after personally calling donors to express gratitude. The article concludes by thanking readers for their support of nonprofits and mentioning a local athlete whose performance improved after receiving thanks from fans. [Extracted from the article]

This paper examines the issue of educational fragility in terms of three dimensions: explicit and implicit early school leaving (ESL) and educational poverty. The three dimensions are analysed in the form of an interpretative taxonomy. Explicit ESL is basically a measure of the extent to which students drop out of school early. Implicit ESL, on the other hand, is a measure of the proportion of young people who leave school without the expected level of preparation. Finally, educational poverty is seen as a kind of logical sum of the two previous dimensions. Reducing educational poverty requires, first and foremost, an in-depth pedagogical and cultural reflection capable of unravelling the knots that still burden our schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the challenges faced by the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, particularly in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. The remote communities in this region, which are predominantly rural and historically Amazigh (Berber), have experienced significant destruction and loss of life. The High Atlas Mountains, despite being rich in natural resources, have been neglected and marginalized for decades, resulting in low incomes, limited access to education and healthcare, and a lack of infrastructure. The article emphasizes the resilience of these communities and the importance of preserving their cultural heritage while providing support and investment for their recovery and development. [Extracted from the article]

UPFRONT / WHAT’S IN A RENAME? SLUM UPLIFT ↘ Mamata Banerjee has renamed basti—slum in Bangla—to uttaran, meaning ‘ascension’ ↘ The WB Slum Development Federation calls this an ‘eyewash’, says [...]

Byline: Adgully Bureau Amazon miniTV - Amazon's free video streaming service today released the trailer of its upcoming sports drama, 'Slum Golf', that follows an aspirational journey stemming from the [...]

Byline: Neha Joshi The Court said that while encroaching slum dwellers make such demands, no relief was available to salaried persons in the city even if they too had financial [...]

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2023 OCT 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Women's Health Weekly -- According to news reporting based on a preprint abstract, our journalists obtained the following [...]

CAIRO - 4 October 2023: In 2016, the first alternative-housing project was inaugurated in Moqatam neighborhood and called 'Asmarat.' Since then, over LE40 billion have been spent on similar projects [...]

When it comes to indicators of global inequality, but the figure of a billion human beings still living in slums can be difficult to comprehend. Despite five decades of efforts [...]

Byline: Neha Joshi The Court emphasized that non-payment of transit rent has serious implications for slum-dwellers, who are moving court for the same, leading to substantial litigation. Efforts should be [...]

India, July 10 -- Besides hampering job creation, energy poverty contributes to limited access to education and unhealthy living condition Despite Kenya's abundant energy resources, most rural areas are wallowing [...]

The Evolution of China's Anti-Poverty Strategies William N. Brown, PhD Springer www.springer.com 9789811972805, $59.99 Hardcover/$49.99 Paper https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Chinas-Anti-Poverty-Strategies-Changing/dp/9811972834 The Evolution of China's Anti-Poverty Strategies: Cases of 20 Chinese Changing Lives reveals [...]

The article explores the challenges and impacts of drone delivery in Australia's "drone zones." Wing, a drone delivery company, promises fast and cheap delivery of food and groceries through autonomous drones. While some residents have concerns about noise and privacy, the main issues raised are larger infrastructural problems such as bad traffic and poor urban planning. Wing's success relies on congested roads and unwalkable neighborhoods, which raises concerns about the future of urban planning. Additionally, Wing's shift towards partnering with big retail players has left local businesses feeling abandoned and unable to compete. The long-term impacts of drone delivery on the livability of neighborhoods are becoming clearer, and Wing's innovations extend beyond technical aspects to social and regulatory aspects. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the University of Limerick in Ireland explores the issue of energy poverty and access to alternative electricity sources among urban poor households in Ghana. The study highlights the importance of electricity access for poverty reduction and economic growth, particularly in Africa where access rates have been low. The research focuses on prepaid metering as a potential solution to enhance electricity access and ensure revenue recovery. Findings from interviews in Kumasi, Ghana reveal that despite being connected to the national electricity grid, households face obstacles such as reliability, affordability, and availability, leading them to rely on environmentally damaging alternative fuel sources. The study aims to provide insights for policymakers and stakeholders working towards Sustainable Development Goals related to improving the lives of the urban poor. [Extracted from the article]

CAIRO - 26 December 2022: Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabaj chaired Monday the meeting of the committee formed by the prime minister to rehabilitate former slum dwellers, who were [...]

Under the climate crisis and rapid urbanisation, rainwater harvesting (RWH) is more pertinent than ever. In Bangladesh, the full potential of rainwater use, especially for the urban poor, has not been explored. This study reviewed the recently-executed national plans to assess the RWH provisions, explored literature to map RWH practice, showed the alignment between the plans and the practices, and assessed the provision of RWH in the currently-implemented plans, with a particular focus on the urban poor. Although the past plans recognised RWH, the study found that these did not emphasise the implementation process nor offer provisions for the urban poor. RWH was, however, widely practised in the urban, peri-urban, and rural parts of the country by utilising different catchment structures. Building on the experiences of other countries, the study assessed the feasibility of RWH for the urban poor to meet their sanitation and hygiene needs under the changing climate. The study concluded that a detailed 'Rainwater Harvesting and Management Plan' supporting the adoption and promotion of community-led models to mitigate RWH-related challenges in the urban slums and integrating multi-storied buildings to harvest rainwater for the poor neighbourhoods could ensure efficient and equitable rainwater management for the urban poor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The urban poor in Asia is set to bear the brunt of worsening health impacts of climate change; a study estimates that by 2080, Asian tiger mosquitoes alone could expose over 41 million people across East Asia tob disease transmission risks for the first time. As a result, stale water gathers in and around the terrace, creating breeding sites for mosquitoes such as Aedes albopictus (colloquially called Asian tiger mosquitoes), the primary vector of dengue fever in Hong Kong. Some cities have stepped up further by integrating disease prevention efforts into their climate adaption plans, including several cities from Taiwan, as well as India and Southeast Asia, where dengue is endemic. [Extracted from the article]

As the United States suddenly shut down its economy due to the novel coronavirus in March, people from diverse political persuasions called for a temporary stay on evictions and forbearance [...]

Of all the difficulties facing the residents of India's slums, many are obvious on first sight. Dwellings are hemmed in, without access to water or electricity. Rubbish piles up, children [...]

India, Aug. 23 -- The habitability of housing, rather than just its availability, will be an important factor in the future, given the trends in climate change The summer of [...]

Byline: Prashant Jha Justice Subramonium Prasad said the authorities should either give the residents enough time for relocation or provide them with alternate shelter for three months. The Delhi High [...]

Byline: Prashant Jha Our preambular goal is not law but justice, the Court said while granting relief to five slum dwellers whose jhuggis had been demolished by the Indian Railways. [...]

A report from Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya explores the socio-behavioral complexities of childhood vaccination in urban poor settlements. The study found that various factors, including perceived vaccine benefits, cultural beliefs, emotional factors, subjective norms, and practical factors such as the cost of vaccines and healthcare providers' attitudes, influence caregiver vaccination decisions in these settings. The research concludes that community-derived and context-specific approaches are needed to improve the timely uptake of childhood vaccinations among marginalized populations. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Debayan Roy The petition challenged an order of the Delhi High Court which refused to pass directions for rehabilitation of the jhuggi dwellers. A petition has been filed before [...]

In 1986 a young reporter named Jason DeParle received a scholarship that allowed him to spend a year studying urban poverty in Leveriza, a bustling slum in Manila, the capital [...]

Purpose: Childhood caries disproportionately effects children who are poor, live in low-income rural and urban areas, and come from racial and ethnic minority groups. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of public policy related to dental hygienists' level of supervision and policy uptake at the state level on the organization, delivery, and financing of school-based oral health programs (SBOHP). Methods: A multiple case study methodology was used to compare SBOHPs in the states of Missouri and Kansas. Interviews were conducted with an administrator, dental hygienist, and dentist at each Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that operated a SBOHP. Mixed methods were used to conduct and analyze interviews, examine supporting documents, and to report descriptive details. Analytic categories were used to examine the various facets of the organizational structures, delivery processes, financing and billing, and operations. Results: Five themes revealing differences between two states emerged; historical development of SBOHPs, the structure of SBOHPs, staffing and professional relationships, finance and billing, and capacity of school-based oral health network. Conclusion: Dental hygienists' supervision requirements play a critical role in school-aged children's access to oral health services and the capacity of SBOHPs. The variations in the degree of practice autonomy accorded to dental hygienists under the Missouri and Kansas dental practice acts resulted in different oral health delivery models. Greater autonomy for dental hygienists is essential for realizing the promise of dental public health. Keywords: access to care, school based oral health programs, dental public health, dental hygiene workforce models, health policy. This manuscript supports the NDHRA priority area Professional development: regulation (scope of practice). Submitted for publication: 10/2818; accepted 3/12/19, Introduction The epidemic of childhood caries, a completely preventable disease, was highlighted in the 2000 United States (U.S.) Surgeon General's report, Oral Health in America. (1) In the nineteen years [...]

India, Feb. 8 -- Urban poor in Kenya bear brunt of water scarcity due to a number of reasons, even as trans-border lakes are on the verge of dying Kenya [...]

Drugs -- Flickr CAIRO -- 29 December 2021: General Manager of Preventive Programs at the Addiction Treatment Fund Ibrahim Askar stated in a phone-in Wednesday that 6,000 former slum dwellers, [...]

Most preindustrial mass plagues were bacterial, caused by urban overcrowding and poor-to-nonexistent garbage and sewage disposal. In the disruptive aftermath of pandemics, fundamental social and political change sometimes followed--wars lost, [...]

The Interim Budget for 2024-2025 has received mixed reactions from political parties in India. The ruling MahaYuti party praised the budget for its focus on the common man and its efforts to make India self-reliant. However, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi criticized the budget, calling it full of empty promises and accusing the government of neglecting farmers and the poor. The budget includes proposals for various sectors, such as women, farmers, youth, and the middle class, but opinions on its effectiveness differ among political leaders. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Wageningen University in the Netherlands explores the eating-out practices of poor urban consumers in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and their strategies for coping with food safety concerns. The study found that despite varying concerns, coping strategies are broadly similar across different eating-out practices, such as snacking and having a complete meal. The main concerns include food presentation, unhygienic conditions, and unknown processing, while coping strategies involve searching for information, using heuristic tools, and avoidance. The researchers emphasize the need for context-specific policy interventions to ensure food safety in the urban food system of the global south. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by a researcher at O.P. Jindal Global University explores the impact of climate change on the health of the urban poor. The study highlights that climate change can lead to direct health effects such as heat strokes and indirect effects like under-nutrition due to rising food prices. These effects are influenced by social and environmental determinants of health, including access to clean water, sanitation, shelter, and food. The study emphasizes the importance of adopting an environmental justice approach to protect the health of the urban poor in developing countries and calls for participatory and transparent urban governance to address health vulnerabilities. [Extracted from the article]

A research study conducted by the National Research and Innovation Agency in Indonesia examined the factors associated with the place of delivery among pregnant women in urban poor societies. The study analyzed data from the 2017 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey and found that age, education, employment, marital status, parity, insurance, knowledge of pregnancy danger, antenatal care, health autonomy, and family finance autonomy were all factors that influenced the place of delivery. The study concluded that these variables were associated with pregnant women's delivery in Indonesia's urban poor society. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the University of Illinois examined the access to restorative oral health care for children in Illinois with Medicaid versus private dental insurance. The study found that privately insured patients had significantly greater odds of obtaining an appointment compared to Medicaid patients. Additionally, access to pediatric oral health care was found to be poorer in less urban environments compared to metropolitan communities. The research concluded that providing Medicaid alone cannot overcome the large disparities in oral health care access, particularly in rural communities. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Indiana University found that a significant number of postpartum women in the United States still face unmet healthcare needs and unaffordability of healthcare. The study examined the associations between health insurance coverage and poverty status among postpartum women, as well as the coverage gaps based on social factors. The findings revealed that a large proportion of postpartum women in poverty did not have Medicaid or government medical assistance, and only a small percentage received public assistance income. The study also highlighted disparities in access to Medicaid/government medical assistance based on factors such as state, race, citizenship status, and language spoken at home. The researchers concluded that while Medicaid/government medical assistance is associated with poverty and government financial support, there are still gaps in coverage, particularly for women in states that have not expanded Medicaid, Asian or other races, non-US citizens, and those who speak languages other than English. [Extracted from the article]

Unfortunately, the book's claim that America has seen no change in poverty for decades precludes Desmond from following this line of inquiry. Desmond's motivating question - Why is there so much poverty in America? MATTHEW DESMOND opens his new book Poverty, by America with a seemingly simple question: "Why is there so much poverty in America?". [Extracted from the article]

India, Aug. 24 -- Delhi is the sixth-largest metropolis in the world. And yet, a third of its residences are part of slums with no basic resources Urbanisation in India [...]

New projections from the Urban Institute find the poverty rate will drop to 7.7% in 2021. The New York Times reported that would be a decline of about 45% from [...]

Byline: Our Bureau Piramal Swasthya, the healthcare philanthropic arm of Piramal Foundation and MUFG Bank Ltd. in India, have announced the launch of 'SAMARTH' (mobile health services initiative in Maharashtra). [...]

Al Khayala alternative housing project eastern Cairo -- Press Photo CAIRO -- 14 May 2021: Cairo Municipal Authority will inaugurate soon an alternative housing project dubbed Al Khayala for slum [...]

Byline: Rintu Mariam Biju 'If there is a shortage for the number of vaccines, then priorities on who will get it should be set right. It can't be that just [...]