As the modern-day world becomes increasingly advanced and more developed, poverty might seem like a problem of the past. But, the numbers of people living below the poverty line are on the rise. In 
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 essay,I will discuss the causes of Linking Words
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 issue, as well as propose possible ways we can help the poor.
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First
 and foremost, the lack of family planning in many countries is one of the main reasons why many populations remain poor. Linking Words
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 some individuals do not have the means to support themselves, they choose to have more children. Linking Words
For example
, I was taught in school that in poor African countries, the average family has seven children, while, in reality, they can afford to have only two. Linking Words
Secondly
, the bad educational system in schools contributes to the non-ending poverty pandemic. I recently came across a study published in Harvard Business Review that stated how the less efficient a person's education is, the less likely he is to become financially enabled.
As for the possible ways to aid the poor, I would say that Linking Words
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 banks play a major role in preventing them from developing malnutrition. Use synonyms
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, I worked at Indiana's Linking Words
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 on the table. Shelters Use synonyms
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 play an important part in allowing them a place to spend the night. Linking Words
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, providing them with safety and protection from the cold. To give an example, visiting a homeless shelter, in 2018, I saw how many people were able to get back on their feet once they were provided with a roof on their heads.
To conclude, the majority of Linking Words
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-world countries live below their means. The reasons why Linking Words
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 is not eliminated yet are varied and I believe that the most important of which are bad education systems and non-existent plans to restrict the size of families. Linking Words
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, Linking Words
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 banks and homeless shelters are of vital importance in helping the poor.Use synonyms