pov·er·ty

/ˈpävərtē/

Noun

1. The state of being extremely poor.
2. The state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount.

Synonyms

destitution – want – penury – indigence – need – poorness

What is poverty? The definition above says it is a state of being extremely poor or of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount. That may mean different things to different people: is someone who doesn’t earn as much as their peers in poverty? There is, in our opinion, another important part of the definition: facing a daily struggle to survive because of a lack of means. People die every day from a lack of food and safe drinking water and a large number of deaths are that of children who are born into poverty. These children are less likely to lead a full life or have a bright future.

Poverty is something that affects people all over the world and it is just as much a problem in western countries, such as the UK and countries in Europe, as it is in India and Africa – although the extremities and poverty baselines vary.

Poverty should be faced head-on, in whatever guise we find it. Ignorance to it doesn’t make it go away. We must do what we can, when we can in order to try and help. Everyone can play their part in this struggle. Whether volunteering time and skills  to a specific project or charity, or donating money or goods. Every little action chips away at poverty and helps in giving people the futures they deserve. Equally important is to try to empower those in poverty to make a change, to save their own lives and those of their children.

Global Life Changers was founded in order to improve the life quality of the poor, disabled, orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children and young people around the world. We started this quest by working in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria and believe that one day we will reach all children that need our help. If you think you can assist us in anyway then please get in touch.

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‘A Cup a Day’ is a collaborative initiative we have launched that aims to provide impoverished children with a cup of milk a day.

For 12 pence a day we provide orphaned students and schoolchildren from poor families with a cup of milk. This will go towards keeping them healthy and ensuring they have had something nutritious each day.

If the children can keep as healthy as possible it will mean they have a better chance of attending school and receiving the vital education that could help them to a better life.

Children from the orphanage getting their ‘Cup a Day’

Why Milk?

Milk is what experts call ‘a nutrient dense food’ which means it offers a large amount of nutrients that are vital for growth. It is a good source of protein, zinc and vitamins A, B2 and B12, and also contributes to the intake of iodine, niacin and B6.

As we know, it is also rich in calcium, which children need for strong bones. A third of a pint of milk provides half the daily recommended amount of calcium a child aged four to six years needs.

This might be a small addition to their lunch but it is a giant step towards alleviating malnutrition.

GLC Representatives handing out the milk

You can help us continue to provide a child with their ‘Cup a Day’. This could be a one off donation or on a regular basis, every month. Any amount you can spare can help us keep this initiative going.

Also, if you are in a position to donate dairy products or volunteer on the project then please get in touch.

‘A Cup a Day’ being enjoyed!

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