Poverty

This collection of teacher resources addresses poverty. The units highlight the story of a teenager named Himal from Nepal who shares his story of working to overcome challenging circumstances. The additional lesson plans, videos, multimedia and stories in this collection illustrate the issues and challenges of addressing poverty.

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Learn how poverty impacts the lives of children and young people.

6-8

How can we address and solve the issue of poverty?

6-8

Découvrez comment la question de la pauvreté affecte Himal, un adolescent qui habite au Népal....

6-8 9-12

Lea cómo el tema de la pobreza afecta a Himal, un adolescente que vive en Nepal.

6-8 9-12

This slide includes a quote from two adolescents in Pakistan who have grown up in poverty.

6-8 9-12

"Child Protection" is a facet of UNICEF's work that covers a wide array of issues. From child...

6-8 9-12

Learn about the story of Himal, a young person in Nepal, whose life is affected by lack of...

6-8 9-12

Apprenez plus sur l'histoire de Himal, une jeune personne au Népal, dont la vie est affectée par...

6-8 9-12

Conozca la historia de Himal, un joven de Nepal, cuya vida se ve afectada por la falta de medios...

6-8 9-12

This video features the story of Marcell Jenkins, a young man growing up in Camden, New Jersey...

6-8 9-12

Thirteen-year-old Mulu Melka's soft voice and shy demeanor hide a character marked by courage,...

6-8 9-12

Watch a video about how UNICEF supports efforts to improve child survival, and the improvement...

6-8 9-12

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Peter, a young student in southern Sudan, discusses the impact of high food prices on health,...

6-8 9-12

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UNICEF examines how children are able to access education, twenty years after the ratification...

6-8 9-12

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