Why Poverty?

Why do a billion people still live in poverty worldwide, and what can be done to change this? The series <a href="http://www.whypoverty.net/" target="_blank">Why Poverty?</a> uses documentary film to get people talking about this global problem, its causes, and its solutions. (official site)

Episodes

Give Us the Money
S5 Ep23 | 54m 8s

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Extras

What Does an Education Get You in China?
Preview: S5 Ep27 | 3m 31s
Does Being Born Poor Mean You Will Stay Poor?
Preview: S5 Ep28 | 2m 30s
Developing Africa's Resources One Displaced Farmer at a Time
Preview: S5 Ep26 | 2m 57s

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Why Poverty?

Featured Videos

Does Being Born Poor Mean You Will Stay Poor?

What Does an Education Get You in China?

Animating Poverty Through the Ages

Developing Africa's Resources One Displaced Farmer at a Time