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The United Nations defines extreme poverty as \u201ca condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human<\/a> needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education, and information.\u201d This means that poverty is not only determined by income but also by access to essential services.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The causes of poverty are numerous and intertwined, making it difficult to separate one from another. Unemployment, social exclusion, exposure to disasters, and diseases are just a few examples of the factors preventing individuals from becoming productive members of society.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this article, we will discuss the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, related statistics, efforts to address poverty, and the role of Masarat Initiative in all of this.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and its Role in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Eradicating extreme poverty for all people everywhere is a central goal of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The first observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty took place on October 17, 1987, when more than 100,000 people gathered in Paris at the Trocadero Plaza to honor the victims of extreme poverty, violence, and hunger. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This is the same location where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At the event, participants declared poverty a violation of human rights and emphasized the need to work together to ensure the respect of these rights. Their message was engraved on a commemorative plaque that was unveiled that day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since then, every year on October 17, people from various backgrounds, beliefs, and social origins come together to reaffirm their commitment to the poor and express their solidarity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The annual celebration on October 17 aims to foster understanding and dialogue between those living in poverty and the broader society.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Statistics on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty<\/b><\/h2>\n

According to World Bank data, nearly 700 million people around the world are currently living in extreme poverty, and this number has likely increased significantly, especially in the aftermath of the war in Gaza, the war in Ukraine, the Sudan conflict, and the numerous Arab countries that have been suffering for years from conflicts that have ravaged their human and material resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For example, approximately 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line, and millions of Syrians remain internally displaced (around 31% of the total population).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additionally, nearly 7.5 million Syrian children are in need of humanitarian assistance, and more than 650,000 children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to the World Bank report, around 27% of Syrians, or approximately 5.7 million people, are living in “extreme poverty.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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All of this is a result of the conflict that began in 2011 and has not yet ended, and the situation may have worsened due to the devastating effects of the February 2023 earthquake, which claimed around 6,000 lives and injured more than 14,500 others in Syria, impacting nearly 11 million people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As for the impact of poverty on education, nearly 2.4 million children in northern Syria are out of the educational system, and an additional 1.6 million are at risk of dropping out of school. This is one of the worst effects of poverty and the difficult economic conditions facing the community there.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When we talk about education, we are talking about the first step in building an individual who will, in turn, take on the responsibility of rebuilding society and rehabilitating the infrastructure in all its sectors, making it viable for investment and development.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Due to the harsh conditions that northern Syria has experienced and continues to endure\u2014displacement, forced migration, and the necessity of living in camps\u2014there has been a significant need for initiatives across various fields. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This is where the role of the Masarat Educational Initiative<\/a> has emerged, offering free services to students, particularly benefiting orphans, individuals with special needs, camp residents, school dropouts, and mothers who wish to continue their education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Impact of Poverty on Education<\/b><\/h2>\n

In northern Syria, nearly 2.4 million children are out of school, with another 1.6 million at risk of dropping out. This is one of the most devastating effects of poverty and the dire economic conditions in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Education is the first step in building a person\u2019s potential\u2014an individual who will, in turn, help rebuild society and restore its infrastructure, making it more viable for investment and development.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Masarat Initiative: Combating Poverty Through Education<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Masarat Initiative is a nonprofit educational initiative that works to facilitate access to knowledge for students everywhere. It strives to provide equal educational opportunities for all children and youth, regardless of their social or economic circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The initiative\u2019s role is not limited to academic education through its educational program, which follows approved curricula. It also focuses on enhancing essential life skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and discovering students’ talents and abilities through the student activities program<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additionally, it helps students identify their interests and passions, guiding them toward the best university specializations through the academic advising program<\/a>. Most importantly, it offers vocational training in various fields, enabling students to enter the local and global job markets competitively and equipping them to adapt to the challenges they face.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thus, the initiative combats poverty through education and development, which are the best and most sustainable methods. By opening new doors to employment, it contributes to increased income and improved living standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It also raises awareness, leading to the improvement of society as a whole, and empowers individuals to participate more actively in their communities. By doing so, it helps them move from the cycle of poverty to the cycle of work, thereby improving their economic and social conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Global and Regional Efforts to Combat Poverty<\/b><\/h2>\n

The fight against poverty is one of the most significant challenges facing the international community, with concerted efforts on both global and regional levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These efforts vary from government-led initiatives to international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Given the multifaceted challenges in fighting poverty, such as economic inequality, conflicts, wars, climate change, and diseases, there are many initiatives contributing to poverty eradication across different fields, often with overlapping goals and impacts. Some of the most prominent initiatives include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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