Eradicating Poverty

(17 Oct 06 - RV) Today marks the World Day for the Eradication of Extreme Poverty. First promoted by French priest, Fr Joseph Wresinski, founder of the ‘Fourth World Movement,’ the day has since been adopted by the United Nations in an attempt to highlight the plight of millions worldwide who live in abject poverty. Emma Harbour is Coordinator of Action Aid Group, who work with the severly disadvantaged throughout the world. She outlined the horrifying facts on poverty today...