Poverty in Africa

Despite abundant natural resources, African countries are often at the bottom of the list of economic activities such as per capita income and per capita GDP. African countries regularly meet a minimum of 25 points in the United Nations (UN) life quality index. In 2006, 34 out of 50 countries in the United Nations list of Least Developed Countries were in Africa. In many countries, per capita income is usually less than $ 200, the majority of the population's living standards are much lower.

Understanding the facts of poverty in Africa can explain not only the work that needs to be done but also the progress made. Africa is a struggling continent, and the fact that Africa is poor is indicative of young government, poor resources and complex population growth. There are still many things to do

Poverty in South Africa is different from my expectation. Before this experience, I did not know anything about the many people who regard Africa as a country, not a continent. Ironically, Africa is actually a continent with most countries, cultures and diversity. When I first thought about poverty in Africa, I did a propaganda to save my child with a spirit - a half naked infant was swollen in the middle of a clay filled village. I did not enter the Peace Corps by way of "saving the world", but I feel guilty for thought with problems - from the hint of the White Messiah Complex to the fascination for international poverty. The fight against these spirits is still a work in progress

But first of all, it is poverty in Africa. If you want to talk to Charlayne about her story and their questions, or if you have been to Africa and have your own observation, please call us. How to solve problems due to poverty in Africa Our number is 800-989 - TALK 800 - 989 - 8255, located in Washington. Our email address is talk@npr.org. HUNTER - GAULT: I think there are several things. The basic problem is that poverty is the biggest problem faced by African people. And there are many things that connect them. For example, infrastructure is missing. Many of the countries we visited have been involved in war for several decades in Mozambique, Tanzania and other countries. Once these wars are over, all roads, especially health systems, will be destroyed

There is still a problem in Africa. In countries devastated by war, the poverty rate has risen sharply. However, the African side is growing economically, socially, and politically. At the end of the tunnel there is light, people are very aware of the beauty seen on this continent.