The poverty cycle is a vicious circle that traps people for generations. People caught in the poverty trap usually have limited or no resources to break the cycle — outside intervention is often the only way to break this dangerous circle.
Poverty leads to hunger. Without a sustainable income, families cannot access the fundamental essentials of safe water, nutritious food and healthcare. Families who go without cannot perform light tasks and, consequently, are unable to improve their lives.
Poverty is the most significant cause of hunger. Approximately 9% of the global population — around 690 million people — live in extreme poverty. Many causes create poverty, including conflict, drought and natural disasters.
People living in rural areas are more likely to suffer from hunger, with nearly half of the world's hungry in South Asia and a third in sub-Saharan Africa.
Hunger affects the weakest, and gender inequality makes women and girls more vulnerable — all children are susceptible to hunger as they depend on adults to provide.
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There are many reasons why people experience hunger. Some causes are political, geographical and social.
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Education is vital to breaking the poverty cycle — it opens doors to jobs and loans to start businesses, improves knowledge in health and hygiene, and reduces vulnerability to disease and violence. When girls are educated, there is a reduction in child marriage, and they are far likelier to teach their own children.
Training farmers in sustainable methods helps them grow more food without damaging the soil or environment — producing enough to feed their families and sell. Saving habits raise money for investment, creating capital and growth in communities. With safe water and nutritious food, people live beyond survival mode.