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Education is a fundamental right. Our initiatives at Aspects Foundation aim to ensure that children from marginal income families have access to quality education, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their dreams. #AspectFoundation #EducationIsARight #AspectGlobal #BridgingTraditionsBuildingTomorrow

Help end child poverty in Australia! In Australia, 761,000 children live below the poverty line, facing hunger, exclusion from activities, and housing instability. Research shows that child poverty isn’t just about not having enough to eat and a secure home – it also limits their education, social connections and overall wellbeing. The Valuing Children Initiative is taking action by calling on Governments to legislate an end to child poverty. Sign the petition to help children receive the support they need to thrive and build a better future. www.endchildpoverty.com.au #LegislatetoEndChildPoverty #ValuingChildrenInitiative #Nochildinpoverty

Today, the #NorthEastChildPovertyCommission has released a report showing that child poverty in the North East is getting worse: * One in five of all children in the North East are living below the ‘deep poverty line’ * Almost one in five are living in households that are ‘food insecure’ * More than one in five children in households with all parents in work are in poverty https://lnkd.in/e57gwE-X The report includes the findings of research, undertaken by Policy in Practice and supported by Karbon Homes, which estimates the value of unclaimed means-tested support and social tariffs in the North East at £1.33 billion a year. Our Fair Foundations report, launched last year, focuses on how to tackle the challenges faced by people living in left behind communities, by focussing on increasing residual household income. This includes maximising benefits as well as increasing employment opportunities and improving social infrastructure, all of which would help reduce child poverty in the region. #fairfoundations

Proud to be part of the team at VCI that commissioned this report, released today. The findings are tough to read, but they’re crucial for understanding the scale of child poverty in Australia. My hope is that this career highlight will lead to real, systemic change for children living in poverty across Australia. The findings reveal a harsh reality: 👉 Kids who experience poverty and housing stress are more likely to suffer nervousness and unhappiness for up to a decade after leaving home. 👉 Children are 8% more likely to stay in poverty and 11% less likely to be employed as adults. 👉 Rising housing costs are hitting low-income families hardest, with rents jumping 17.8% for lower quartile rentals between 2020-2022. 👉 Many families are forced to move to more affordable housing, leading to dissatisfaction and psychological distress. 👉 An additional 102,000 children were plunged into poverty between 2021 and 2022. 👉 There are now 3.7 million people and 823,000 children living below the poverty line.

Poverty doesn't just affect adults - it can have long-lasting effects on children too. Find out more Reducing Poverty and Improving Child Development in WA. By Shae Garwood, Wendy Simpson and Myles Kunzli This is a snapshot of a full report, answering -  WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT? WHAT CAN BE DONE? JOIN US TODAY #LegislatetoEndChildPoverty #ValuingChildrenInitiative #Nochildinpoverty https://lnkd.in/g4FHk-nH

Really important report released today. Scandalous that there has been zero government focus on tackling child poverty over the last 14 years, poverty leaves scars that may never heal and society will pay the price for decades to come. Heartbreaking summaries I have copied across below with link to report also: The intensity of child poverty in the North East is getting worse – such that one in five (over 100,000) of all children in our region are now living below the ‘deep poverty’ line. This includes the more than one in ten (c.60,000) of all North East children that are living in ‘very deep poverty’. 63% of children living in poverty across the North East are estimated to be in ‘work-constrained families’ – who face at least one significant barrier to boosting their income through work, or by taking on extra work. Almost one in five (18%) North East children are living in households that are ‘food insecure’, meaning they do not have access to sufficient food to facilitate an active and healthy lifestyle. Seven in ten (69%) children in our region are living in families with zero or little savings to protect them from economic shocks or unexpected bills.

How is it that 2/3rds of 10-year-olds globally do not have access to equitable education and struggle to read? We can end this. UNICEF USA makes it super easy for you to let your local representative know this is important to you and they need to extend #ReadActReauthorization.

Did you know 761,000 Australian children are living in poverty? These are not just numbers; they represent real children facing hunger, homelessness, and a lack of necessities to live. Many families in Australian work to provide for their children, but systemic barriers and economic challenges can leave them struggling to make ends meet. Let's demand accountability from our leaders and work towards a future where no child lives in poverty. #LegislatetoEndChildPoverty #ValuingChildrenInitiative #Nochildinpoverty  @valuingchildreninitiative

Eradicating child poverty is the route to many improvements countries can make. What else do you think we should do to accelerate this? It feels like a no brainer doesn't it? In this harsh winter. When did you last talk with someone who has to choose between heating and eating. Let's all commit to do more to help others less fortunate. #caring #compassion #eradicatepoverty #HeatorEat #povertyeradication #povertyalleviation #povertyalleviation #childreninneed #childhealth #helpingothers #helpingyouhelpothers

Education is a powerful tool that can break the chains of poverty. At #ScotAid, we're dedicated to putting it within reach of those who need it most. Help us shape the future of vulnerable young individuals. Educate children at - https://lnkd.in/dMF49RKt #ScotAid #Education #EducateChildren #SpreadEducation