Persistent poverty harms the cognitive development of children, but family instability has no effect. There is much evidence of the negative effects of both poverty and family structure on child ...

Poverty isn’t just about a lack of money. In fact the word poverty comes from the old French word poverté , which refers to a wretched state. It’s characterized by persistent instability that can ...

Financial hardship is widespread among health care workers, particularly in direct care roles, amid a workforce crisis and challenging job conditions. Direct care workers face the highest levels of ...

The most common reason for not financially supporting the fight against world poverty is “I prefer to give locally.” While I understand this sentiment (the impact is tangible and close to home), ...