Jan 27 One-third of Israeli Holocaust survivors live in poverty, advocates say By Ilan Ben Zion, Isaac Scharf, Associated Press Several dozen impoverished elderly Israelis, among them Holocaust survivors, received food donations from a charity ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 4:20 Monthly checks, child tax credits: What will help end poverty? By Zachary Green, Ivette Feliciano Several cities across America including Hudson, New York, Stockton, California, and Gary, Indiana have piloted monthly guaranteed income programs to help those in need. NewsHour Weekend’s Zachary Green speaks to Natalie Foster, Co-Chair of the Economic Security Project about cash… Continue watching
Dec 28 Watch 6:30 What’s behind rising homelessness in America? By Judy Woodruff, Karina Cuevas The number of Americans living without homes, in shelters, or on the streets continues to rise at an alarming rate. Judy Woodruff reports on why that is, and what more can be done to prevent it. Continue watching
Dec 24 COVID-19 spike worsens Africa’s severe poverty, hunger woes By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press As 2021 comes to a close, many people in richer parts of the globe are fretting over the risk of contracting COVID-19 and how rising infections are upending their holiday plans. Continue reading
Mar 19 Why the U.S. is rethinking its approach to poverty By Laura Santhanam At the end of 2020, more than 50 million people were facing hunger, up 15 million from the year before, according to data from Feeding America, an anti-hunger organization. The pandemic, and the associated stimulus payments and rescue plan are… Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 8:55 Lawmakers look at expanding child tax credits to help low-income families By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe The U.S. Senate is trying to pass a $1.9 trillion package for COVID and economic-related relief, with one key section providing assistance to families with children by expanding tax credits. Many families could receive a $3,000 credit per child. We… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 3:15 Serving those in need and trying to survive during the pandemic The economic impact of the coronavirus has been felt far and wide across the country. But how has the pandemic impacted charitable giving and philanthropic donations throughout this year? And what are the challenges ahead for not-for-profits? Stacy Palmer, editor… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch 7:36 How women are disproportionately carrying the cost of COVID A recent survey found roughly a quarter of women were considering reducing hours, switching to less demanding jobs, or leaving the workforce altogether. At least 2 million women have dropped out of the labor force since last year. Paul Paul… Continue watching
Sep 23 Virus shutdown took a toll on routine health care for kids By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Federal officials say a sharp decline in routine medical care for low-income children during the coronavirus shutdown will cause long-term harm if not reversed. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 2:27 A Brief But Spectacular take on empowering Malawi during the pandemic The pandemic has created immense challenges for people around the world. In Malawi, an extremely poor country in southern Africa, the situation is complicated by the fact that many residents don’t have access to services and supplies that Americans tend… Continue watching