What are your ideas for solutions around helping our generation's effort to end extreme poverty in the world?

[littlebattle358]

I believe there are two things that will benefit the poor the most.

Many families rely on the contributions of three and four generations to survive. Disease can cause an upset in that balance, putting extra burden on contributing members. The better we can be at preventing disease, the better the chances are for survival.

Better access to clean water would be a huge help to people. Clean water would offer better chances for good hygiene and disease prevention, drinking water for better health, and water to feed animals and irrigate gardens. I'm sure there is a reason why we don't do this, but I would think that digging lots and lots of wells would be a priority in impoverished areas.

The other thing I think would benefit the poor is access to better education. Just being able to read can help a person be successful, and knowing how to add and subtract can help prevent exploitation. The better an education a person has, the better their ability to help themselves and help their families and community.

My pieces of this puzzle would be to provide fresh water for disease prevention and production of food and an education to help people make wiser choices, handle their affairs better, and help others in their community.