List of the Poorest Countries in the World 2023

In 1820, 90% of humanity lived in extreme poverty. Then capitalism arrived (economic freedom, innovation, open markets) and everything shifted. For the first time ever, ordinary people could improve their lives, build wealth, and create opportunity for their children. | Ladies of Liberty Alliance

This free school exists for children who have lost their parents to witch-hunting, violence, and extreme poverty. Many of these children come from forest villages where fear, superstition, and hunger shape everyday life. Without support, most of them would never enter a classroom. For them, this school is often the only safe place to learn and grow. | Milaap

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