CNX 190: Poverty in America and Beyond
International Organizations
- Food and Agriculture OrganizationThe three main goals of the UN organization are: the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; the elimination of poverty and the driving forward of economic and social progress for all; and, the sustainable management and utilization of natural resources, including land, water, air, climate and genetic resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
- The World BankIncludes reports and data on developing nations and global economic issues.
- Africa Development BankThe mission of the ADB is to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty in Africa. The web site offers information about each country in Africa, reports, documents, and projects.
- Organization of American StatesThe OAS brings together all 35 independent states of the Americas and constitutes the main political, juridical, and social governmental forum in the Hemisphere. The Organization uses a four-pronged approach to effectively implement its essential purposes, based on its main pillars: democracy, human rights, security, and development.
Other Organizations, Reports and Projects
- Women and PovertyA collection of reports and articles gathered by the UN's WomenWatch group.
- Gender and Poverty ReductionA report from the UN's Development Programme.
- Women's Empowerment and PovertyA report from the PCI international charity organization.
- 99 Great Organizations Confronting Poverty and HungerAn online gateway to anti-poverty agencies and food banks in the United States. This site contains a useful section on Anti-Poverty Advocacy.
- Child Poverty Action GroupCPAG coalition partners share a common goal: meaningfully reduce child poverty in the United States.