The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17th. Poverty is still a major problem in the world. This day, poverty is extremely significant in Africa, and notably in Nigeria, as women, children and youths are suffer a great deal
In Nigeria and all of Africa, women are frequently those who suffer the most from poverty. Their susceptibility is made worse by gender inequality, poor access to healthcare, economic opportunity, and education. Economic empowerment of women is essential to ending the cycle of poverty. It is crucial to implement programs that offer microloans, assistance, and training for women entrepreneurs.
Africa has a sizable young population, and their access to work and educational opportunities has a significant impact on the future of the continent. African teenagers are frequently unemployed or underemployed, which increases their vulnerability to poverty. Addressing this issue requires significant investment in quality education, vocational training, and job development.
With millions of children in Africa living in extreme poverty, child poverty is a widespread concern. Their development is hampered by a lack of access to healthy food, medical treatment, and education. For children’s wellbeing and future chances, programs that provide access to quality education, healthcare, and nutrition are crucial.
The following issues should be taken into account in an effort to give answers to the problem of poverty:
A crucial component of the fight against poverty is making sure that everyone has access to high-quality education. To improve education systems, governments and NGOs must collaborate. Girls’ education and youth vocational training should be a particular focus.
Through economic empowerment, women, young people, and children can free themselves from the grip of poverty. They can create enduring means of subsistence with the aid of microfinance programs, career training, and business assistance. In order to prevent families from going into poverty owing to medical costs, universal healthcare coverage is essential. Infrastructure and service improvements in the healthcare industry are required.
Governments should set up strong social safety nets, such as cash transfer programs and food aid for low-income families, to safeguard the most vulnerable.
Local communities are essential to the fight against poverty. promoting grassroots movements and community-driven development projects can be particularly effective.
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty acts as a worldwide call to action to address the complex problem of poverty, particularly as it pertains to women, youth, and children in Nigeria and Africa. We can start to break the cycle of poverty by making investments in social safety nets, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment. This will also give the most vulnerable populations a better future. We must all cooperate to eliminate poverty since it is a fundamental human right and not just a goal.
Adesuwa Ekengbuda.